Specialist Investigator

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day.

We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.


We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver 'Our Business' and achieve long-term change.

Specialist Investigator - Financial Intelligence Unit, it starts with you

  • Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
  • Band G-H
  • Office Of Constable / Police Employee
  • Permanent, full time
  • JR
Mō te tūnga | About the role

The New Zealand Police Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is looking for a motivated investigator who understands that money is the biggest driver of crime.


The FIU based at PNHQ, are the recipient of suspicious activity information that is reported to us from the private financial sector.

Using this information, we contribute to anti-money laundering efforts, the investigation of organised and transnational criminal groups, and the disruption of terrorist financing through supporting investigations by Police, Government agencies and international law enforcement.


This role would suit experienced investigators who enjoy working within a diverse team across a wide variety of crime types.


Key Accountabilities:

  • Proven ability to prepare and present (written and verbal) information, intelligence, and evidence in a clear and concise manner
  • Ability to manage and drive complex investigations, using financial information, from initial stages through to prosecution as required
  • To manage time effectively to meet competing demands through the prioritisation of risk
  • Liaise across government agencies to obtain information and provide guidance to achieve public trust and confidence in the financial sector
  • Display behaviors consistent with our core values and contribution towards the strategic goals of the Financial Crime Group and the New Zealand Police.
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.

We are looking for an investigator who has broad investigative knowledge and experience. Previous experience with financial investigations or an understanding of these would be advantageous.


Working collaboratively with internal and external partners is a key focus and the successful applicant can expect to be heavily involved in investigations associated with multiple departments within Police and across our external partners.


Additional Requirements:

Constabulary**:

  • Position is open to Detectives or Detective Constables. Qualified Detectives will be remunerated at Band H
  • Constabulary applicants must have a current PCT
  • Transfer Costs Included
  • The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full reference and security check prior to any offer of employment being made
  • Must live in the Wellington region.

Employee:

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the delegation of Authorised Officer, including PCT fitness test
  • The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full reference and security check prior to any offer of employment being made
  • Must live in the Wellington region.


This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is "to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business".

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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 of 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, wi

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