- Based at Hamilton District Headquarters
- Police Employee
- Permanent, full time
- JR 5046738
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Waikato Asset Recovery Unit are looking for a motivated individual to join their team as a Financial Analyst.
Your role will involve reviewing and assessing a variety of alleged criminal offending, generating financial profiles of identified targets and identifying ownership of assets. You will be required to quantify and evidence legitimate and illegitimate income to advance successful Court proceedings to restrain and forfeit assets derived from crime, utilising Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 legislation.
In this role you will work with investigation teams from within Police and with external partner agencies, assist with effective interviews, and interact with members of the local and international financial business community.
Ultimately, your work as part of the Waikato Asset Recovery Unit will contribute to reducing harm in the community and ensuring crime does not pay.
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
- Conduct enquiries and secure evidence relevant to investigations and provide recommendations to advance investigations
- Work within a team environment and be a self-motivated worker
- Have experience in financial analysis and be able to reconstruct financial accounts
- Ability to present financial data in a clear and concise manner
- Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Display behaviours consistent with the core values of New Zealand Police and contribute towards the strategic goals of the organisation
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.
To be successful in this role you will require the following:
- An analytical, inquisitive mindset and adaptable skills
- The ability to learn new systems, analyse money flows and understand and identify money laundering techniques.
- A collaborative mindset.
- Self-motivation and the ability to manage a high workload
- An upbeat and get it done attitude, working with a diverse and experienced team
- Have an understanding of Crypto Currency and associated value transfer (desirable)
- A background in Intelligence or investigative analysis would be advantageous.
- Ability to embrace change and efficient at juggling shifting priorities while maintaining focus.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
- This role is based in the Hamilton area. Some travel may be required within the North Island.
- Successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including vetting, reference and professional conduct checks.
- Applicants must be prepared to present evidence in Court if required.
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/08-2018/financial_analyst_-financial_crime_group.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 $95,057 and $100,626 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 Friday 06 December 2024. 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 john.downs-carroll@police.govt.nz.
