Fingerprint Assistant 1

**Fingerprint Assistant, it starts with you**
- **Based in Wellington**:

- **Nationally Advertised Vacancy**:

- **Permanent, Fulltime**:

- **Police Employee**

**About the role**

Do you enjoy problem solving and are you interested in a career in forensic science?

Do you want to join a highly motivated and enthusiastic team?

This is a paid 'on the job' training position which involves undertaking a five-year training and development programme to qualify as a Fingerprint Officer. You will need to commit to a programme of study and pass all practical, theory and oral examinations at regular intervals throughout the training programme. This requires a significant amount of workplace learning and self-directed study. A Diploma in the Science of Fingerprints is awarded on successful completion of the programme. You will occasionally need to attend short block courses locally & work away from Wellington.

You may be required to participate in an on-call roster and the position could include weekend work and/or shifts.
- Work in office and laboratory settings,
- Attend all manner of serious crime scenes predominantly in the wider regional areas (requiring travel with little notice),
- Attend the mortuary,
- Present testimony in court.

**What you’ll bring**

Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

The preferred applicant will:

- Have a tertiary degree in science (or alternative), forensic papers an advantage
- Be medically fit with excellent eyesight (can wear corrective lenses)
- Have a practical aptitude for science and technical work
- Demonstrate strong computer literacy and sound English language skills
- Enjoy problem solving and be able to focus on tasks for long periods

The successful applicant must not have a criminal record, will need to reside within the appropriate geographic location of Wellington (or move upon confirmation into the position) and have a full drivers licence. That individual will also need to pass a detailed security clearance check.
A practical aptitude test will be part of the interview process and team fit will also be a factor in the selection process.

This role is set at
**Individual Contributor level**, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.

We will ask you questions based on “How we will deliver Our Business - Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor.

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**About us**

Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our vision is to be the safest country. Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.

**Working Flexibly**

Your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We’re open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business.

**How to apply**

Remuneration upon appointment to the role will be $62,670 - $72,592

**If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact**:
**Applications close: at 1700 on Wednesday the 28th of June