Investigator | Professional Standards
12-month fixed-term opportunity | Wellington
Looking for investigative work that matters, with a genuinely great team around you?
This is an opportunity to bring your investigative expertise into a professional regulatory environment where the work has real purpose. You’ll join an experienced, supportive and collaborative team that enjoys working together, while contributing to fairness, professional accountability and public confidence.
About the role | Mō te tūranga
You will conduct investigations from initial assessment through to reporting, including interviewing relevant parties, gathering and analysing evidence, and preparing clear, evidence-based reports.
You’ll manage an investigations caseload, liaise with legal representatives and internal advisors, and contribute to hearing preparation where required.
Working within legislative and policy frameworks, you’ll ensure matters are progressed thoroughly, fairly and within agreed timeframes.
What you’ll bring | Ngā pūkenga
We’re looking for someone with practical, hands-on investigations experience who is confident interviewing people, assessing evidence and working through complex or sensitive matters.
You’ll bring:
Benefits | Ngā painga
You’ll be joining a genuinely great team: experienced, supportive and collaborative, in an environment where people enjoy coming to work and doing meaningful work together.
You’ll also have:
The role includes occasional travel as part of the caseload and hearing schedule. A current full driver’s licence is required.
Apply now | Tono mai ināianei
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.
Applications close Friday 6 November. We’ll be reviewing applications as they are received and may close the role early if a suitable candidate is appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
For further information, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact Maria Lyons at Niche Recruitment at [email protected] or 021 403 855.
Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and currently reside here to be considered for this opportunity.
12-month fixed-term opportunity | Wellington
Looking for investigative work that matters, with a genuinely great team around you?
This is an opportunity to bring your investigative expertise into a professional regulatory environment where the work has real purpose. You’ll join an experienced, supportive and collaborative team that enjoys working together, while contributing to fairness, professional accountability and public confidence.
About the role | Mō te tūranga
You will conduct investigations from initial assessment through to reporting, including interviewing relevant parties, gathering and analysing evidence, and preparing clear, evidence-based reports.
You’ll manage an investigations caseload, liaise with legal representatives and internal advisors, and contribute to hearing preparation where required.
Working within legislative and policy frameworks, you’ll ensure matters are progressed thoroughly, fairly and within agreed timeframes.
What you’ll bring | Ngā pūkenga
We’re looking for someone with practical, hands-on investigations experience who is confident interviewing people, assessing evidence and working through complex or sensitive matters.
You’ll bring:
- Proven experience conducting investigations in a regulatory, professional standards, statutory, Police, legal, disciplinary, public sector or other relevant investigative environment
- Demonstrated experience conducting investigative interviews
- Strong evidence-gathering, analysis and report-writing skills
- Sound judgement and an understanding of fair process, natural justice and confidentiality
- Ability to manage an investigations caseload and competing priorities
- Professionalism, discretion and resilience when working with sensitive information
- Working knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori, and an ability to apply this in your work
Benefits | Ngā painga
You’ll be joining a genuinely great team: experienced, supportive and collaborative, in an environment where people enjoy coming to work and doing meaningful work together.
You’ll also have:
- Up to two days working from home each week
- Three wellbeing days each year
- Te reo Māori lessons
- Opportunities for professional development
- A central Wellington CBD location with great views across the city
The role includes occasional travel as part of the caseload and hearing schedule. A current full driver’s licence is required.
Apply now | Tono mai ināianei
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.
Applications close Friday 6 November. We’ll be reviewing applications as they are received and may close the role early if a suitable candidate is appointed, so early applications are encouraged.
For further information, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact Maria Lyons at Niche Recruitment at [email protected] or 021 403 855.
Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and currently reside here to be considered for this opportunity.