AO Investigator

Investigator Cybercrime Unit !

• Based in Wellington
• Band G
• Police Employee Authorised Officer
• Permanent full time
• NAV
• JR 5619930

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

Cybercrime is the most rapidly growing crime type globally causing significant harm to individuals and organisations across our policing districts. New Zealand Police are the lead agency in investigating cybercrime and need qualified people to join an expanding team. We are looking for high performing dynamic people to lead or support our cybercrime investigations.

This role involves working closely with police districts other internal work groups and a range of government and international law enforcement agencies.

As an investigator in the Cybercrime Unit you will work as part of a team and be involved in a range of online investigations including ransomware business email compromise computer intrusions darknet marketplaces cryptocurrency cases and online threats.

You will have strong analytical and critical thinking skills attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. You may have previous investigative experience in other roles or knowledge in one or more relevant areas of cyber including:

• Open-Source Intelligence gathering
• Cryptocurrencies
• Financial crime
• DNS and web technologies
• Digital forensics or cybersecurity tools

If you are a motivated investigator with an enthusiasm in the online world you will enjoy this varied and ever-changing role. You will bring an enthusiasm for technology and will be provided with on-the-job training to learn the skills required to perform this role.

Two positions are available.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage complex cybercrime investigations
• Provide support and advice to districts across a range of online investigations topics
• Build and maintain partnerships including government agencies and international law enforcement
• Develop and deliver training to districts and other work groups

He aha taau e kawe mai What youll 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.

• Must be able to obtain Top Secret government security clearance
• Police Employees must be able to obtain and maintain the delegation of Authorised Officer. The position holder will need to complete training and achieve competency to hold the powers of an Authorised Officer warranted under S24(1)(a) of the Policing Act 2008
• To meet operational requirements (including in an emergency) the successful candidate may be required to work outside of normal operating hours.

Whakaritenga motuhake Special requirements

• Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Constabulary only).
• For both Constabulary & Police Employees:
  • Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level at a future date or
  • Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.
• This role is based in the Wellington area. Some travel may be required

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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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 governments largest front-line response agency with around 15000 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 youll 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: 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 $87306 and $90005 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

If you are an internal applicant you must apply internally through the police system.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Sunday 30th November. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for week commencing 15th December.

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