Forensic Accountant - Asset Recovery Unit, Christchurch!
- Based at Christchurch South Police Station
- Band I
- Police Employee
- Permanent, full time
- Nationally Advertised Vacancy
- JR 5235612
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Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Police Asset Recovery Unit's primary roles are to deny criminals the opportunity to benefit from their offending or the ability to re-invest in criminal activity.
The Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 is a relatively new piece of legislation. New case law is being obtained constantly and you will be encouraged to use your initiative and explore ways of using the Act to recover criminal gains.
Your role will involve reviewing and assessing a variety of alleged criminal offending, conducting both financial profiles of identified targets and detailed financial investigations to identify ownership and/or beneficial ownership of assets, determine and quantify legitimate and illegitimate income on an evidenced basis to advance successful court proceedings to restrain and forfeit assets derived from the spoils of crime.
The Asset Recovery Unit is looking for a Forensic Accountant who can manage reactive and proactive investigations and financial analysis. Work together with investigation teams both within Police and from external partner agencies, assist with effective interviews, and interact with members of the local and international financial business community
Internal and external partnerships are a key focus and the successful applicant can expect to be heavily involved in investigations associated with multiple departments within Police and our external partners.
Key Accountabilities:
- Prepare and present (written and verbal) information in a clear and concise manner
- Proficient in utilising Excel and other financial analysis tools and experience with income determination methods
- Manage time effectively to complete multiple files and meet deadlines
- Keep accurate and detailed records of all information and decisions
- Prepare, manage and/or investigate files
- Manage risk in relation to investigations
- Ability to prepare and present evidence at court
- Display behaviours consistent with the core values of New Zealand Police and contribute towards the strategic goals of the organisation
- Analysis of evidence collected from criminal investigations
- Manage inter-agency partnerships and relationship management
- Ensure delivery and service of documentation to clients
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 and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others
- A process-driven mentality, capable of assessing investigator’s developing needs
- An analytical mindset and adaptable skills
- The ability to learn new systems and analyse money laundering techniques.
- A collaborative mindset
- Self-motivation and the ability to manage a high workload
- The ability to actively prioritise both reactive and proactive work
- An upbeat and get it done attitude
- Have experience in detailed financial analysis and complex investigations
- Ability to present complex financial data in clear and a concise manner
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
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/04-2025/forensic_accountant_4.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 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:
https://www.newcops.govt.nz/sites/default/files/applicant_information_pack_2023_external.pdf
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 alcohol 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.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $102,808 and $108,894 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on 16 May 2025. 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 sharleen.peteru@police.govt.nz
