Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
Police Employee
Permanent – Full Time
NAV
JR5432223
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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 are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to be a Data Interception Investigator in the Data Interception Unit (DIU).
The DIU is a small team working within the Crime Monitoring Centre (CMC) in Wellington City. The DIU is a highly engaged workgroup that provide support to District investigation teams by interpreting and analysing data. You should have good listening, written and verbal communication skills and be able to work well within a busy, established team environment. The position of Data Interception Investigator is a busy and challenging role that involves working rostered shifts.
This is a technical role and you must have an in-depth knowledge of the technologies the internet is built on, understand data transfer technologies and principles, and be able to analyse PCAPs. You will be required to keep on top of emerging technologies and identify potential risks. An ability to program in languages such as Python, PowerShell, Java or R to collate and present data to a non-technical audience is desirable.
As a Data Interception Investigator, you should be self-motivated, inquisitive, methodical and tenacious. You will have the opportunity to exploit new technologies to drive NZ Police forward in the area of data investigation and contribute directly to targeting and catching offenders.
Key Accountabilities:
Collate, evaluate, analyse and process intercepted data and communications.
Able to use the internet as an investigative tool.
Analyse data use, identify trends and present findings in an easily legible format.
Clear, concise written and oral communication skills
Research and write script to develop tools and techniques in the area of data interception and analysis.
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.
Able to maintain focus, productivity and accountability when working alone.
Positive enthusiasm and initiative to tasks.
Have sound in-depth knowledge of the technologies the internet is built on.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with team members.
Communicate complex ideas and processes clearly to a range of audiences.
IT qualification in computer science, network engineering, data science or relevant experience preferred.
Additional information
This role is shiftwork (6 days on, 4 days off). Comprising three early shifts 6.45am-3.45pm, three late shifts 1pm-11pm, followed with four days off.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Authorised Officer statutes.
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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To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to 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:
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 and $83,973 dependent 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 5:00 pm on Thursday 14th August. 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 Rachel.Uelese@police.govt.nz