Investigator

**AO Investigator**: Covert Online Team
Based at Wellington
Police Employee
Police Employee
Permanent - Full Time
NAV
JR5497721
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Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Covert Online Investigation Team (COLT) is currently seeking Police employees to join the team as an Authorised Officer. As an Investigator, you will lead and support investigations into cyber-enabled Organised Crime.
Successful applicants will have the unique opportunity to contribute to a specialised investigative capability by enhancing tradecraft, developing covert engagement methods and identifying new investigative techniques.
COLT is looking for investigators who are self-motivated, passionate, have a positive mindset and capable of thinking outside the box when problem solving. They must be proactive in identifying opportunities to disrupt cyber-enabled Organised Crime.
This role is unique as online offending is borderless and requires investigators to build effective relationships with both domestic and international law enforcement partners. The role requires the highest level of integrity and an interest in covert policing.
**Key Accountabilities**:
Partnerships - Foster and maintain effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
Prioritisation - Manage support to investigations and time effectively.
Professionalism - Takes pride in representing the New Zealand Police and making a difference in the communities we serve.
Innovation - Contributes to the development of New Zealand Police online capabilities, tradecraft, and best practice.
Decision Making - Ability to manage complex and sensitive investigations and make sound decisions to reduce harm.
Courageous state of mind - Ability to contribute and engage in transformational change and lead by example in accordance with Our Values
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.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
Must complete NZP COLT Authorised Officer Accreditation within 12-months of appointment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret National Security Clearance
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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To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET national security clearance.
The minimum criteria for this level of national security clearance is:
NZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or:
A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or
A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years : Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, or United States of America, and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:
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 $87,306 and $91,353 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.