Principal Investigator

6 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment Full time

Date: 18-Nov-2021

**Location**:
Wellington, NZ, 6011

**Discover a career with purpose at MBIE**:

- **Newly established role as part of a growing team**:

- **Lead complex investigations and mentor and coach junior members of the team**:

- **Wellington or Christchurch based**:

- **Salary - $112,856 - $138,028**

**Tēnei tūranga -**:
**About the role**:
**Occupational Regulation** is a cross-sector team responsible for several different occupational licensing and registration schemes, which currently includes Electrical Workers, Licensed Building Practitioners, Immigration Advisers, Motor Vehicle Traders, Auctioneers and Pool Inspectors. Over time other licensing/registration schemes might come into or out of Occupational Regulation.

As a **Principal** **Investigator - Lower North and South **you have the opportunity to bring your investigative expertise and experience to range of occupational regulation schemes and work with others in the team to establish and promote good practice.

As a Principal Investigator, you will have the opportunity to coach and mentor others in the team, and play a key supporting role for the Manager, Investigations by providing consistent quality advice.

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana -**:
**Skills and experience required**:

- Significant experience working in an environment of regulatory compliance, preferably in an occupational regulation context
- Experience in the leadership of complex investigative activity including modern investigation and regulatory techniques, cross agency collaboration and a proven record of results
- Strong investigative process experience and an understanding of disciplinary hearing processes ideally in an occupational regulatory setting
- The ability to understand, use and explain the relevant regulatory frameworks, in particular in relation to the responsibilities of Occupation Regulation e.g. under the Building Act, Electricity Act, Immigration Advisers Licensing Act, and other Acts/regulations relevant to occupations regulated by the team
- Experience and a passion for coaching and mentoring others
- Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and persuade senior stakeholders.

**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
- Maia - 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 iwaenganui 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 ngāiwi, 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 māngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēneiāheinga.

**Me pēhea te tono -**:
**How to apply**:
**Applications have been extended to close on Sunday 13 March.**
**All employees are required to comply with MBIE’s vaccination policy which seeks to protect the wellbeing, health and safety of our people, their whānau and the community. You are required to hold a valid vaccination pass to be employed at MBIE.



  • Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Discover a career with purpose at MBIE - Lead complex investigations and mentor and coach other members of the team - Flexible work options available - Permanent full time, Auckland or Hamilton based - Salary - $118,390-$143,639 with KiwiSaver and wellness benefits Tēnei tūranga - About the Role: Occupational...

  • Principal Adviser

    7 days ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission leads the public sector to make a positive difference for New Zealand and New Zealanders. The Integrity, Ethics and Standards Group provide system leadership to promote a strong unifying culture and high standards of integrity across the public service. We do this by promoting and upholding the public service...

  • Principal Advisor

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission leads the public sector to make a positive difference for New Zealand and New Zealanders. The Integrity, Ethics and Standards Group provide system leadership to promote a strong unifying culture and high standards of integrity across the public service. We do this by promoting and upholding the public service...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand AECOM Full time

    Company Description **At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.** We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas,...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    Company Description **Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** We create globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. We employ more than 5400 academic and...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand The University of Auckland Full time

    Auckland, New Zealand - Full-time - UoA Department Name: Campus Life Other - Campus: Auckland City Campus - Contract Type: Permanent - Position Number: 55569821 **Company Description**: **Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** We create globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship,...

  • Principal Advisor

    1 week ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Job Title**: Principal Advisor **Role type**: Full-time, fixed-term **Location**: Wellington City **Salary range**: $132,247 to $177,511 depending on skills and experience Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role The Principal Adviser, Plant Health & Environment Capability (PHEC) reports to the Programme Director, Plant Health & Environment Capability....


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Te Haeata/The Opportunity** The Ministerial Services team provides timely, comprehensive, and tailored Ministerial services, including the release of information to Ministers and Parliament, and responses to parliamentary, customer, and public requests for information. The Principal Advisor plays a critical role in this team. The Principal Advisor takes...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand AECOM Full time

    AECOM’s Wellington Civil Infrastructure team is recruiting a Principal level Geotechnical Engineer to contribute to the success of our Ground Engineering team. Work with and support colleagues locally, nationally, and globally working across a variety of engineering and environmental disciplines to produce high quality outcomes for our clients and...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand CMW Geosciences Full time

    **CMW Geosciences** (CMW) is a specialist Geotechnical Consultancy with offices in New Zealand and Australia, focusing on the Infrastructure, Energy and Land and Building Development sectors. We are a specialist, privately owned, consultancy delivering excellent geotechnical services based on strong personal working relationships, honest and open...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Mō te tūnga | About the role The Principal Learning Designer (PLD) is responsible for providing strategic advice and design consultancy, through critical review and by leading needs analysis. The focus of the PLD role is to lead the design and development of pedagogically sound, technology-enabled teaching, learning and assessment experiences for open,...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Discover a career with purpose at MBIE - Be part of the Digital, Data and Insight group’s Portfolio Management team - Permanent role based in Wellington CBD and other locations will be considered - Salary range: $112,856 - $138,028 Our Portfolio Management team is the one stop shop for all things related to...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Bring your criminal legal expertise to this impactful role Influence policy change 12-month fixed term or secondment position A friendly, supportive and inclusive organisational culture The IPCA is an Independent Crown Entity established by the IPCA Act to investigate and resolve complaints against the Police. The IPCA receives and investigates...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand AECOM Full time

    Company Description **At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.** We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas,...

  • Principal Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry of Education NZ Full time

    Lead complex analysis and modelling - Support pay equity and teacher supply - Permanent, full-time, **Help shape the future of Education** - He mea _**_tārai _**_e mātou te _**_mātauranga_**_ kia_**_ rangatira_**_ ai, kia _**_mana taurite_**_ ai ōna _**_huanga_** - We work to _**_shape_**_ an _**_education_**_ system that delivers _**_equitable_**_ and...

  • Principal Engineer

    6 days ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Opportunity to join a dynamic sector - Collaborative and innovative environment - Hybrid and flexible working This is a full-time permanent position (40 hours per week) based in Petone, Wellington. The remuneration range for this role is $109,980 - $155,266 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience. The opportunity As the Stormwater Principal...

  • Principal QA

    1 week ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand Valocity Full time

    **About Valocity**: Are you a purpose driven individual that thrives on high energy and agile environments? At Valocity, we understand that property is one of the most valuable assets globally, and buying a home is a monumental financial decision for most individuals. That's why we've brought a game-changing solution transforming the outdated process of...

  • Principal QA

    1 week ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand Valocity Full time

    **About Valocity**: Are you a purpose driven individual that thrives on high energy and agile environments? At Valocity, we understand that property is one of the most valuable assets globally, and buying a home is a monumental financial decision for most individuals. That's why we've brought a game-changing solution transforming the outdated process of...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry For Primary Industries (Mpi) Full time

    About UsThe Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and primary products.Role OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Principal People Insights Data Analyst to join our team. This role will provide expert insights into people and workforce data, supporting the...

  • Principal Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Are you passionate about providing safe drinking water to customers and providing sustainable solutions to meet growth? - Flexible working arrangements - Full-time, permanent position based in Petone This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The remuneration range for this role is $109,980 to $155,266 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and...