Assistant Investigator

2 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Join our friendly, supportive and highly-committed Wellington team In this role, you can make a real impact.
- Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- A vibrant work culture that values diversity and inclusion
- Meaningful work to ensure good conduct of public sector agencies

Mō te Tari o te Kaitiaki Mana Tangata - About the Ombudsman
The Chief Ombudsman works with his staff to help New Zealanders in their dealings with government agencies. The focus is on handling complaints against government agencies, undertaking investigations and inspections, and encouraging good administration. The Chief Ombudsman is independent and impartial, with the goal of fairness for all.
Mō tō mātou tira - About the team
The Early Assistance team (EAT) plays a crucial role in triaging the complaints and contacts that we receive. The team provides advice and guidance to members of the general public and ensures that people are well informed about relevant complaints processes.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
**As an Assistant Investigator you can expect to**:

- Take telephone inquiries and complaints from the public and prisoners on a rostered basis
- Read, assess, and respond to written inquiries and complaints
- Initiate communication with the relevant public sector agency or prison to assist with resolving the complaint (where appropriate).

An Assistant Investigator must be able to work quickly to analyse the critical issues and produce sound advice. Resilience and exceptional people skills are essential as you may encounter upset or aggrieved people over the phone. You will be well supported to manage these conversations, and we help you further develop your skills.
Our Assistant Investigator role is the first step for many of our people in a rewarding and challenging career at the Office of the Ombudsman.
There is one permanent and one fixed term role available
What we can offer
Becoming part of an exceptional team in a dynamic organisation, where the work is challenging and rewarding. Your development and growth will be nurtured, and your work recognised and valued.
- Genuine career progression opportunities and professional development through training and mentoring by senior members of your team.
- Flexible working options
- Competitive remuneration
- Onsite gym and personal trainer, free to all employees
- Three paid office holidays between Christmas and New Year
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

He kōrero mōu - About you
**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- A tertiary qualification in law
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management, planning and prioritising skills
- Ability to work collaboratively under pressure and deliver high quality results
- Proven ability to deal with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

Me pēhea te tono - How to apply
As the Ombudsman's role is to provide “fairness for all” New Zealanders, it is important that our staff represent New Zealanders from all walks of life. We value your individuality and how you can contribute to our team. We encourage applicants from all walks of life.
The Office of the Ombudsman encourages and supports all our workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The current position of the Office however, does not require COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of this role. Please note that the Office may, if a risk assessment identifies the need, introduce a vaccination requirement for managing an epidemic.
Depending on skills and experience the salary is expected to be between $64,550 to $84,721, with the midpoint being $80,687.
Applications close 5pm, 2 October 2024

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