Specialist Investigator

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 16,000 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 and achieve long-term change.

**Specialist Investigator - Money Laundering Team**

- **Based in Auckland**
- **Band H**
- **Police Employee (Authorised Officer)**
- **Permanent - Full time**
- **Multiple Positions Available**
- **JR 5614302**

**Mo te tunga | About the role**

The Money Laundering Team (MLT) is part of the Police Financial Crime Group. The role of MLT is to investigate money laundering targets and their enablers operating within New Zealand. MLT also provides specialist support to the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG), Police Districts and external partners to assist them with high-profile international and domestic investigations.

Due to a recent expansion, MLT is seeking multiple Specialist Investigators to join the team. These Specialist Investigator roles will lead high-profile investigations into Money Laundering so that offenders cannot re-invest any profits derived from crime.

Working as part of a dedicated, mixed-capability team, MLT are seeking investigators who can manage reactive and proactive investigations, work with agency partners targeting serious criminal activity, prepare and execute production orders and search warrants, carry out effective interviews, and interact with internal stakeholders, international partners and Crown Prosecutors.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Take ownership and accountability for Money Laundering Team investigations, processes, prosecutions and asset restraints/forfeitures.
- Prepare and present written and verbal information in a clear and concise way, ensuring work meets NZ Police and Court standards.
- Facilitate cooperation and partnerships across teams, ranks and organisations.
- Support the development of other staff within the team, including technical and leadership skills.
- Identify problems, generate solutions and make rational decisions.
- Manage time effectively to complete multiple files and meet deadlines.

**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.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

- Experience managing large and complex criminal and/or civil investigations
- Experience working well with internal and external partners
- Ability to assess detailed information and produce clear and concise written documentation
- Knowledge of applicable legislation including Crimes Act 1961, Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 and Search and Surveillance Act 2012.
- The ability to learn new systems and analyse money laundering techniques.
- The ability to actively prioritise both reactive and proactive work while maintaining quality, communication and wellbeing.

**Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements**

- This role is based in the Auckland area. Some local and domestic travel may be required
- Must hold a Class 1 full driving licence

The ability to obtain the following qualifications:

- PCT (Physical Competency Test)
- PITT (Police Integrated Tactical Training) Level 2 Certificate
- Frontline Safety Training Level 2
- First Aid Certificate
- Professional Police Driver Program (Bronze)

This role is **Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader**level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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**Mo tatou | 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 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