Digital Forensic Technician

Company description:

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 15,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business' and achieve long-term change.

Job description:

Digital Forensics Technician

• Based in Wellington
• Technician - Salary commencing $80,295 - $83,973
• Permanent, Full Time Position
• National Advertised Vacancy
• Authorised Officer/Police Employee
• JR: 6037064

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

Are you motivated to make a real difference? Do you bring curiosity, strong attention to detail, and a passion for technology? Join New Zealand's largest Digital Forensics team and contribute to work that genuinely protects communities across Aotearoa.

We are seeking dynamic, high‑performing individuals to join our Digital Forensics Unit in Wellington. You'll play an essential role in supporting investigations by uncovering and analysing digital evidence, helping our frontline and specialist teams bring clarity to complex situations.

This is a great opportunity—whether you're at the beginning of your digital forensics journey or already an experienced practitioner—to build a career with purpose.

Why join us?

Digital Forensics sits at the heart of modern policing. As part of the High-Tech Crime Group, you will be immersed in a fast‑moving, ever‑changing environment where your skills will directly support investigative outcomes.

You will receive training, mentorship, and on‑the‑job experience, developing advanced capability across all aspects of digital forensics—from acquisition and analysis to reporting and expert testimony.

You will also develop the ability to translate technical findings into clear, accessible insights for a wide range of audiences.

Digital Forensic Technician

Our structured career pathway supports growth from Technician through to Analyst. You'll develop critical thinking, hands‑on technical capability, and strong investigative understanding while contributing to meaningful work every day.

This pathway is ideal for those with a solid foundation in IT who are ready to specialise and grow in a highly supportive environment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Self‑motivation, curiosity, and a commitment to learning.
• Strong organisational, research, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to adapt to change.
• The capability to understand and apply new technologies quickly.
• Sound decision‑making under pressure.
• A positive, collaborative attitude within a team environment.

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.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• Clean and current (full) Driver's license
• IT degree or work experience within an IT related field
• Complete Certified Forensic Computer Examiner certification as part of the career structure
• Be eligible to obtain a Secret National Security Clearance.

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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Position Description - Digital Forensic Technician

Security Clearance Requirements:

To be eligible for this role, you must obtain and maintain a SECRET national security clearance.

The minimum criteria for this level of national security clearance is:

NZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or:

• A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or
• A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, or United States of America, and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Mo tātou | About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government's largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.

Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.

The work you'll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono ināianei | Apply now

If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement, and salary will commence between $80,295 - $83,973 depending on skills and experience relevant to the role.

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5 pm on Wednesday 9 September 2026­­­. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact: [email protected]