Senior Investigator

4 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Be part of our intelligence hub, identifying risks to our border - and help stop threats from reaching our shores.
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Proactive Intelligence team. We have a great opportunity in our hybrid intelligence / investigations team supporting our work disrupting transnational organised crime. You will have either in-depth knowledge of Customs / the border environment or are an experienced Investigator.
The Proactive Intelligence team is a team of intelligence analysts and investigators who are at the heart of identifying risks to our border and helping stop threats from reaching our shores. The team is focused on engaging with partners, (both domestic and international), and developing proactive intelligence in order to disrupt the supply chain of illicit goods and keep New Zealand safe.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
As an Investigator in the Proactive team you will build the intelligence picture around criminal and non-compliant activity and support the production of reporting to inform actionable outcomes. You will undertake investigative activity and complete the full range of investigative duties in pursuit of cross-border offending.
As an investigator within the Proactive Intelligence team you will be responsible for:

- Undertaking operational activity when working on and developing proactive investigations.
- Preparing and presenting (written and verbal) information in a clear and concise manner.
- Managing time effectively to complete multiple investigations and meet deadlines.
- Liaising both internally and with other domestic and / or international agencies.
- Contributing to the production of intelligence products and briefings, and developing quality reports and correspondence so as to meet client needs.
- Preparing, managing and/or investigating serious and complex cases.
- Maintaining knowledge of the current intelligence / information products, control strategy and intelligence requirements of the team.

We're looking for people who care about their team, who are approachable, supportive and willing to help. You will be a coach and mentor to your colleagues, so an interest in the development of others is important, and you will also be expected be involved operational activities.
You will be a part of the wider Intelligence, Investigations and Enforcement group, and you will report to the Supervising Customs Officer of the Offshore Disruption and Proactive Intelligence team. The salary range for this role is $73,721 - $93,763 with an allowance of $4,054 for working predictable hours.
Ko wai koe | About you
- You will have an enforcement background ideally with some experience planning and being involved in operational investigations activity
- You will have excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to problem solve and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
- An exceptional ability to work independently, multi-task and ensure issues are dealt with in a timely manner
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a professional manner
- You will have a high level of attention to detail
- You have a natural curiosity and talent for finding patterns and anomalies
- Have sound judgement and levelheadedness - you'll be able to handle sensitive information and situations well, and stay calm and composed in challenging situations
- Be able demonstrate previous coaching, mentoring and leadership ideally within an investigations/enforcement environment

This role is intellectually challenging and requires individuals who are conscientious, adaptable with multiple workloads and comfortable interpreting legislation. Senior Customs Officers must take responsibility in managing their own and others' skills, knowledge and expertise to ensure a multi-skilled team / agency approach.
What's involved
As part of the recruitment process, you will need to pass a medical test and the NZ Police Physical Competency Test (PCT). The PCT is a timed obstacle course, requiring you to do a variety of tasks from climbing a wall, to dragging a weight, to jumping through a window.
To join Customs in any role you must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand permanent resident* and for this role, be able to obtain and maintain an Organisational Security clearance along with being able to obtain and maintain security clearance to 'Top Secret' level.
OR
You must have a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service towards a recommendation of suitability for security clearance at a higher level. Already having Top Secret clearance is a benefit, but not a requirement.
Due to the nature of Customs work you must have a clear Police record. Successful applicants are also required to pass a medical assessment and drug test and must hold a full NZ Drivers' licence.
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