Senior Investigator

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

**Discover a career with purpose at MBIE**
- Investigate high level and general based Immigration offending and non-compliance
- Permanent full-time opportunity based in Tauranga
- Salary range - $101,911-$121,196 KiwiSaver + wellness benefit

**Tenei turanga - About the Role**:
The Immigration Compliance and Investigations branch has a vacancy in the investigation team based in Tauranga.

We are looking for a self-motivated and passionate Senior Investigator who are eager to take the next step in their career and be part of a dynamic, hardworking team in a fast-paced environment.

The team sits within Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and are tasked with preventing and responding to immigration related offending and non-compliance.
- Bring your investigation skills, knowledge and experience to an immigration setting
- Be part of a supportive and welcoming team, working in a modern and comfortable environment
- You will be exposed to a variety of immigration related investigations throughout New Zealand
- You will be part of a cohesive and collaborative team making a positive difference to Immigration New Zealand
- You will undertake training to become a warranted Immigration Officer
- We offer the ability to grow your career in a supportive environment

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana -**

**Skills and Experience Required**
- Experience in leading, planning and / or undertaking complex criminal investigations and prosecutions, including fraud, in a team environment
- Ability to support vulnerable complainants through the investigation and prosecution process
- Excellent communication skills, ability to manage risk and maintain confidentiality with sensitive issues
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach and supervise in a team environment
- Demonstrated planning and organising skills including the ability to maintain a high level of performance when under pressure
- Proven ability to develop trust and credibility with managers and fellow staff
- Tertiary qualification, preferably in law enforcement, and/or comparable relevant experience in investigation and prosecution related work
- The ability to gain and maintain a national security clearance as required

**Etahi korero mo 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 Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori 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, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori 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 Maori 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 mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.

**Me pehea te tono - How to Apply**:
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We can't wait to hear from you

**Applications close on Tuesday 5 August 20025.