Profession
Forensic Science Technicians
Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
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New Zealand
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🇳🇿 New Zealand2026
Forensic scientistTahatū Career Ideas T01068
GroupAll
Median118,000 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%93,000 NZD - 138,000 NZD
Decile range75,000 NZD - 157,000 NZD
Bottom decile75,000 NZD
Top decile157,000 NZD
🇳🇿 New Zealand2026
Forensic specialistTahatū Career Ideas T00275
GroupAll
Median108,000 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%80,000 NZD - 137,000 NZD
Decile range61,000 NZD - 151,000 NZD
Bottom decile61,000 NZD
Top decile151,000 NZD
Sources
- Tahatū Career Navigator remuneration estimates accessed 2026-06-122026 - Tahatū Career Ideas
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