Investigator or Senior Investigator | Auckland MPI Centre

Job Description

Investigator / Senior Investigator 

Role Type: Permanent, full-time (we are open to fixed-term options)

Location: Auckland

Salary Range: COPS $82,741 - $110,911 depending on skills and experience

“We investigate with purpose and deliver with results.”

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

As an Investigator or Senior Investigator, you will be part of a high-performing team responsible for leading and delivering complex investigations into serious non-compliance across a wide range of sectors. You'll work across all business units, handling referrals from areas such as Animal Welfare, Border Clearance Services, Food Compliance, and Fisheries, and will be involved in everything from illegal home kill operations to importation of non-compliant goods.

In this role, you would have the opportunity to:

• lead and undertake criminal investigations including interviews, evidence collection and file preparation
• prepare and present robust prosecution cases in collaboration with other investigators
• apply the VADE compliance model to deliver outcomes and support compliance education
• prepare Production Orders and Search Warrants, and prepare/conduct any subsequent operational field work
• expand your subject matter expertise in regulatory law and compliance
• build strong relationships with key stakeholders including Police, Crown Law, Customs and local councils

With 17 pieces of legislation to work with, the work is incredibly diverse, and no two days are the same.

Check out more here https://www.mpi.govt.nz/about-mpi/careers/working-mpi/roles-at-mpi/compliance-investigators-at-mpi/ 

About You - Mōu

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have at least three years experience leading complex investigations including the interpretation and application of relevant legislation, regulations and legal requirements, and construction of investigation files.

In addition to the above, we are seeking someone with:

• excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
• strong understanding of investigative flow and prosecution file preparation
• an inquisitive nature, with the ability to interview individuals, collect evidence, and deploy a range of modern investigative techniques
• excellent planning, prioritisation and time management skills
• experience in regulatory law enforcement agencies, Police Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB), or equivalent fraud investigative skills
• knowledge of Privacy principles, Search and Surveillance, Criminal Procedure, Evidence and Criminal Disclosure legislation.

You must have a current full New Zealand driver licence (not temporary, learner, or provisional) or equivalent full foreign driver licence, and any endorsements required for the type of driving you'll be doing.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

The Investigations team are based in Auckland at MPI's AMPIC office close to the Airport, and are part of the Investigations and Compliance Support directorate. The team is made up of investigators and investigations analysts with diverse professional backgrounds and subject matter expertise.

Our team's mandate spans a broad range of Acts that MPI administer. We take responsibility for Acts without a dedicated compliance group, and we accept referrals from other groups and co-regulators. We also assist officers and co-regulators with their investigations. We have a varied workload as we investigate matters across many of the Acts MPI administer.

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

Our role includes seizing export opportunities for our food and fibre sector, improving sector productivity, ensuring the food we produce is safe, increasing sustainable resource use, and protecting New Zealand from biological risk.

Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

• Annual Wellness payment
• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Security checks - Ngā Taki Whakahaumaru

Higher level Security Clearance is required for this position.

• most preferably a New Zealand citizen who has resided continuously in New Zealand for at least the last ten (10) years, OR
• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last ten (10) years: either Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.
• click here to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility self-check tool.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.

Drug and Alcohol Screening - Whakamātau Whakapōauau me te Waipiro

Please note, given this position is safety sensitive the preferred applicant/s for the position will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol pre-employment screening test. Further information on this process can be found on our careers site, here.

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? -
We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday 14^th July

If you have any questions about the role, please email george.mitrakas@mpi.govt.nz 

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