Specialist Investigator

Specialist Investigator - Money Laundering Team
Based in Auckland
Band H
Police Employee (Authorised Officer)
Permanent - Full time
Multiple Positions Available
JR 5614302
Mō te tūnga | About the role
T he 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 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 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, with opportunities across the range of work we support.
To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:
Applicant Information Pack (External)
Utu ā-tau | Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $95,057 and $100,626 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.