Senior/Investigation Analyst | Wellington City

Job Description

Job title: Senior/Investigation Analyst

Role type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Wellington City

Salary band & range: Combined Operations Pay Scale SA1 – SA10 $81,890 to $109,957 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

This role supports complex, high impact investigations by turning data into clear insights that shape enforcement decisions. You work well independently while connecting well with the Central investigation team and other investigation analysts across the country. The mahi is varied, fast paced, and spans 16 Acts that protect New Zealand's primary sectors. Your analysis helps investigators focus effort, build strong cases, and achieve meaningful outcomes.

You will:
• Analyse complex datasets and highlight key risks and patterns
• Translate findings into clear, decision ready written products
• Present insights that explain implications, not just methods
• Support investigators with targeted, timely analytical advice

About You - Mōu

You enjoy turning complex, interesting information into clear insight and explaining what the data really means rather than processing focussed. You communicate confidently, adapting style for written reports, briefings, and collaborative problem solving. You work well independently while staying connected and responsive to a dedicated team. You value integrity and thrive in roles that require trust, discretion, and sound judgement.

What you bring:
• Ability to analyse data and explain information clearly to investigators
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced analytical capability and strong MS Excel skills
• Comfort working in regulated, compliance focused environments

Note that the first six months will include multiple courses to get you upskilled to be an effective team member.

Occasional overnight travel is required (approximately 2–3 times per year), with advance notice provided.

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

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

The central investigations team includes nine investigators based across Wellington and Napier. The group brings diverse backgrounds including enforcement, public sector, and analytical pathways. Team members manage complex, long running investigations. Work relies on trust, collaboration, and sharing insights to achieve strong outcomes. The team connects regularly, supports each other, and enjoys quizzes and shared lunches with great leadership. Their mahi directly supports MPI's role safeguarding New Zealand's laws, markets, and primary sectors.

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

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

• Additional MPI leave days
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Annual Wellness payment

Security checks - Ngā Taki Whakahaumaru

Higher level Security Clearance

• 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.

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 FOR THIS JOB” 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 26 April 2026.

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

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