Senior Investigator

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

•    Investigate high level and general based Immigration offending and non-compliance
•    Salary range - $95,103 to $115,585 with Kiwisaver and wellness benefits
•    Permanent full time | Based in Auckland CBD 
•    Career developement

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We have a permanent full-time opportunity to join the Immigration Investigation team. We are looking for a self-motivated and passionate investigator who is eager to take the next step in their career and be part of a dynamic, hardworking team in a fast-paced environment based in our Auckland branch. 

Investigations sit within the Verification and Compliance branch of Immigration NZ. We are tasked with undertaking investigations in relation to immigration based offending. We are part of a wider group of regulators including Compliance and Risk and Verification Officers who are all working to prevent immigration related offending and maintain the integrity of the immigration system.

In return we offer:

•    Be part of a supportive and welcoming team member working in a modern and comfortable environment
•    You will be exposed to a variety of immigration related investigations
•    You will be part of a cohesive and collaborative team making a positive difference to Immigration NZ
•    You will be given full training and will become a warranted Immigration/Investigation Officer
•    We offer the ability to grow your career in a supportive environment 
•    MBIE supports a range of flexible working arrangements, including but not limited to start and finish times. Talk to us about what will work for you and us.
•    You will have the opportunity to move within the organisation to further your career aspirations 
 

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

•    Relevant experience in investigation and prosecutions related work and / or tertiary qualification, preferably in law enforcement 
•    Sound understanding and application of NZ legislation in investigation and prosecution processes e.g. Criminal Procedures Act, Rules of Evidence, Bill of Rights, Official Information & Privacy Acts etc.
•    An analytical thinker with experience in leading, planning and / or undertaking complex criminal investigations and prosecutions, including fraud, in a team environment
•    A demonstrated knowledge and application of modern investigation techniques including the use of IT software e.g. computer forensics
•    The ability to gain and maintain a national security clearance as required 

For your application to be considered, you must be either a New Zealand citizen or hold a New Zealand permanent residency class visa. 
 

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.
 

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. 

Email Dorinda at dorinda.tekiri@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/10632 if you have any further questions.

Applications close 27 March 2023