Transcription Officer

Full job description
Based at Whangarei, Tamaki Makaurau, Waikato, Rotorua, Christchurch or Dunedin
Permanent
Multiple Positions Available
Job ID 5408162

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

Transcription Services are an integral part of the Service Group. They are part of a nationally distributed group which provide transcript and dictation services to frontline staff for operational and court purposes.

The Service group is looking for engaged and highly motivated people to be part of a dynamic team in the Transcription Service Group. The environment is fast-paced and conscientious with each member ensuring quality of work is kept to a high standard.

You will work as part of the team reporting to the Transcription Supervisor, alongside other teams across the country. You will have a clear focus on supporting both frontline staff and victims, while driving innovation and good quality practices in order to deliver on Our Business.

To meet the typing requirements, you must be able to manage your time in this fast paced and deadline driven environment. You will be highly motivated and a professional team player who can confidentially manage handling sensitive material.

Key Accountabilities:
Ability to transcribe accurately from DVDs and audio recordings
Work under pressure whilst managing conflicting demands
Excellent grammar and spelling
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Ability to plan and prioritise workload

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 opportunities to provide support, positive feedback and reassurance to colleagues and treat everyone with dignity and respect across all interactions.

A high level of computer literacy - Microsoft Word is essential
Exceptional keyboard skills including speed and accuracy
Audio transcription experience is preferred
A working knowledge of Winscribe would be advantageous
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must be comfortable handling potentially graphic and upsetting material with professionalism
Maintain confidentiality with personal and sensitive information
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines

This role requires you to work rostered shifts which will include weekends and Public Holidays

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:
https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/10-2021/transcription_officer_pd.pdf

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 of 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 ******* 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.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Friday, 15th 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 Kiri.Croasdale@police.govt.nz