Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role
As a multi-warranted Investigator, you will plan, lead, and undertake criminal investigations and ensure that MPI effectively targets offences across all sectors. You will be meticulous in all aspects of your investigation and file preparation.
In this role, you would have the opportunity to:
- Work in a strong team environment and collaborate with other investigators to prepare, and then present, robust prosecution cases
- Perform investigative actions where offences are alleged, including interviews and evidence collection for the purpose of criminal prosecution
- Deliver outcomes in accordance with the operating framework, and with the VADE compliance model
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain a strict sense of professional ethics, maintain confidentiality and privacy, and abide by MPI's Code of Conduct
Mōu - About You
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have experience leading complex investigations, including the interpretation and application of relevant legislation, regulations and legal requirements, and construction of investigation files.
In addition to the above, we are seeking an applicant with:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate broadly across a range of stakeholders
- The ability to digest large amounts of information and pull out the relevant and important elements to support your investigation
- An inquisitive nature, with the ability to interview individuals, collect evidence, and deploy a range of modern investigative techniques
- Prepare Production Orders and Search Warrants, and prepare/conduct any subsequent operational field work
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise your time effectively
- Experience in regulatory law enforcement agencies, Police Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB), or equivalent fraud investigative skills
- Familiarity with Privacy principles, Search and Surveillance, Criminal Procedure, Evidence and Criminal Disclosure legislation.
You must have a current full New Zealand driver licence (not temporary, learner, or provisional) or equivalent full foreign drivers licence, and any endorsements required for the type of driving you'll be doing.
Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team
The Investigations team sits within the Investigations and Compliance Support directorate.
The Investigations North team, based in Auckland, is made up of investigators and investigations analysts with diverse professional backgrounds and subject matter expertise.
Our team's mandate spans a broad range of Acts that MPI administer. We take responsibility for Acts without a dedicated compliance group, and we accept referrals from other groups and co-regulators. We also assist officers and co-regulators with their investigations. We have a varied workload as we investigate matters across many of the Acts MPI administer.
Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI
- Annual Wellness payment
- Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames
- Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
Ngā Taki Whakahaumaru - Security checks
Higher level Security Clearance is required for this position.
You will need to be either:
a New Zealand citizen who has resided continuously in New Zealand for at least the last ten (10) years, OR
is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last ten (10) years: either Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.
click here to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility self-check tool.
If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.
Whakamātau Whakapōauau me te Waipiro - Drug and Alcohol Screening
Please note, given this position is safety sensitive the preferred applicant/s for the position will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol pre-employment screening test. Further information on this process can be found on our careers site, here.
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.
We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.
In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.
To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.
Applications close at 11.59pm on 12th February 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please email Kirsty.Rogers@mpi.govt.nz
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