New Zealand Police employs people in a wide range of forensics jobs. Many roles are filled by civilians, but a few are restricted to police officers.

Civilian forensic positions

• Crime scene attendants
• Fingerprint officers
• Behavioural analysts
• Electronic crime analysts
• Document examiners
• Scene of crime officers

Forensic positions for police officers only

• Forensic photographers
• Serious crash investigators
• Criminal profilers

More information

For information about these roles see the Forensics information, view current vacancies or visit the Newcops website for information on becoming a police officer.

ESR is the Crown Research Institute that carries out forensic services for Police. Visit the ESR website or check out how to become a forensic scientist. 

You can register to receive email alerts for police civilian vacancies.