Technical Operative

Technical Operative - Geospatial Technical Operations Group (TOG) Covert Unit Based in Auckland Fulltime, Permanent Office of Constable Broad Banded G - I, Salary starting from $90,477 JR 5163859 E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā. Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face Mō te tūnga | About the role New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. Within Police it is the National Criminal Investigations Group (NCIG) who are responsible for providing specialist covert technical surveillance capabilities to primarily support serious crime (homicides) and organised crime (drugs & gangs) investigations across all Police districts. The NCIG are now looking for Technical Operatives in the fields of Geospatial, Electronics, Video, and Vehicle Access. We know we’ve piqued your interest and that no other job will deliver the variety, challenge, and development that you will enjoy in this role. This is truly a unique and exciting opportunity to join our highly innovative, motivated, and skilled team. Working in a dynamic operational environment, the work of Operatives primarily involves the technical functions of deploying covert surveillance devices to listen to, track, or observe activity. Applicants to the Geospatial role will require industry experience and skills in the one or more of these fields: Radio and RF Systems TCP/IP Computer Networking Embedded systems Electronics and electrical Use of hand, power, and workshop tools Area, Ground, and Site appreciation and installation Additional skills including programming may be considered desirable. A strong technical background, demonstrated initiative, innovation and a continuous improvement mind-set are key requirements for this challenging but rewarding position. Applicants will need strong fault finding and troubleshooting ability. The Technical Operative will have good interpersonal skills, demonstrate sound judgement, and role model behaviours that encourages a positive and constructive team culture. **Key Accountabilities**: Responds to requests for technical surveillance and support in a timely, professional and customer focused manner. Takes responsibility for assigned work, including projects, operational planning and deployment. Provides technical advice to the Operations Supervisor and Investigators to enhance planning and operational outcomes. Demonstrates innovation and initiative including competency to identify and / or develop bespoke solutions to overcome operational challenges. Contributes to operational planning, ensuring deployment and health & safety risks are identified and mitigated. Contributes to a healthy team environment and culture through the modelling of positive personal behaviours aligned with Our Business, Police core values, and the PHPF. He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring 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. **Specifically, you will**: Have a strong technical background demonstrating sound judgement, initiative, innovation and problem solving. Be able to work independently, and as part of a small team. Be experienced with planning and remote site installations. Possess a collaborative and participatory style that encourages joint working practice, information sharing and innovation. Have a high level of commitment to quality and service, with emphasis on continuous improvement, and seeking excellence. Have personal qualities that role models behaviours, with an emphasis on team work and workplace culture. Hands on experience with hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner. Live "Our Values" and contribute to "Our Business" aspirations. Have or be able to obtain and maintain a Government Top Secret Security Clearance. Are flexible in terms of rosters, work hours, and travel, and proactively engage with short notice work requirements. Be able to commit to standby work requirements on an on-call roster. **Requirements**: This position holds the office of Constable and requires attendance to the Royal New Zealand Police College 20 week Recruit Course upon successful selection to the role. Course selection will be done in collaboration with the successful applicant. This position requires the applicant to have, or be able to obtain, and maintain a Government Top Secret Security Clearance. This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”. To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser: Mo t ā tou | About us New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in