Collecting a sample from a vehicle used in a crime
Forensic scientists apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigating crimes. The information they provide may help the police to find or eliminate a suspect in a crime.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kaiputaiao taihara mahi ko te whakamahi i nga matauranga putaiao, pukenga hoki ki te hopara i nga hara. Tera pea ma te tuku parongo e awhina ai ratou i nga pirihimana ki te kimi, whakakore ranei i tetahi tangata e whakapaetia ana mo tetahi hara.
Entry Requirements
To get a technician level job, you need to have a Bachelor of science (BSc) majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, medical laboratory science or molecular biology.
Pay
At Environmental Science & Research (ESR), the main employer of forensic scientists, salaries vary from about $40,000 to $60,000 a year, depending on the position.
Job Outlook
There is intense competition for forensic scientist jobs in New Zealand.
