Investigation Officer

Fisher & Paykel Appliances; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Free parking on site

Café discounts

Whānau/Family Leave policy

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Appliances in Auckland, New Zealand, seeks an Investigation Officer to protect our legal position and enterprise integrity across global operations. You will lead investigations into misconduct, manage whistleblower matters, and strengthen internal controls through independent, evidence-based reports.

We value high integrity, discretion, and clear communication with executive audiences and regulators.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting complex investigations into misconduct or fraud.
• Ability to manage whistleblower cases with governance and reporting.
• Strong judgement, discretion and independence in sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent investigations into serious misconduct, fraud and integrity breaches.
• Manage whistleblower matters including triage, case governance and reporting.
• Preserve, analyse and document evidence to legal and regulatory standards.
• Prepare high-quality investigation reports and recommendations.
• Provide insights to leaders on systemic risks and opportunities to strengthen controls.
• Partner with Internal Audit on emerging risk indicators.
• Support engagement with regulators, law enforcement and parent company governance.
• Promote fraud and corruption awareness across the business and reinforce our speak-up culture.

Skills

Investigation

Fraud investigations

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

Law degree

Accounting/Finance degree

Business/Criminology degree

Job description

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Fisher & Paykel Appliances – Auckland, North Island

Fisher & Paykel is one of New Zealand’s most iconic and trusted brands - a global company with a proud heritage, driven by curiosity, innovation, and a passion for creating products designed around people. Our values of being trusted, sustainably minded, innovative, generous and curious guide everything we do.

As we continue to expand our footprint across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, our purpose built three site campus connects our people and our future legacy. These spaces form a centre of excellence for design, innovation and worldclass performance.

Based at our Auckland offices, the Investigation Officer plays a critical role in protecting Fisher & Paykel’s legal position, reputation, and enterprise integrity.

This is a specialist role requiring sound judgement, discretion and an ability to navigate sensitive matters with independence and confidence. You will manage enterprise level investigations, oversee whistleblower cases, and work closely with senior leadership, parent company governance, Internal Audit and key stakeholders around the world. The role will provide guidance and assist in educating the business in best practice, methodology and use of tools.

You will proactively lead fair, timely and effective investigations into suspected fraud, corruption and serious misconduct across our global operations and functional teams, ensuring issues are addressed consistently and outcomes strengthen internal controls and reinforce our speak‑up culture.

So that’s the role. Who are you?

You are an experienced investigator who understands how to balance objectivity, process and empathy when dealing with sensitive issues. You can quickly assess allegations, identify key risks at a range of levels, and lead complex investigations from intake to findings, producing clear, defensible reports suitable for Executive and Board level review.

You will be someone who:

Has experience investigating complex workplace, fraud or organisational misconduct matters, ideally in multi‑jurisdictional environments

Demonstrates high integrity and excellent judgement when handling confidential information

Communicates clearly, and can present findings to diverse audiences

Builds trusted, independent relationships while maintaining impartiality and procedural fairness

Can identify systemic risks and work collaboratively to strengthen enterprise controls

Understands relevant privacy, whistleblowing and compliance frameworks

Thrives in environments requiring resilience, professionalism and a calm, methodical approach

Tertiary qualifications in Law, Accounting/Finance, Business, Criminology or a related field will serve you well in this role.

What you’ll do

Lead independent investigations into serious misconduct, fraud and integrity breaches

Manage whistleblower matters including triage, case governance and reporting

Preserve, analyse and document evidence to legal and regulatory standards

Prepare high quality investigation reports and recommendations

Provide insights to leaders on systemic risks and opportunities to strengthen controls

Partner with Internal Audit on emerging risk indicators

Support engagement with regulators, law enforcement and parent company governance

Promote fraud and corruption awareness across the business and reinforce our speak up culture

What we offer

Joining Fisher & Paykel means working within a global organisation headquartered in New Zealand — one that is consistently recognised as one of New Zealand’s most trusted brands.

You will enjoy:

A competitive salary and flexible working options

Free parking when on site

A subsidised on‑site café & Generous Fisher & Paykel and Haier product discounts

Career development and ongoing learning

Our market leading Whānau/Family Leave policy

Life and disability insurance, discounted medical cover and access to our superannuation scheme

All supported by strong leadership, a connected global community and a brand committed to integrity and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

From the grandest of ideas to the smallest of details, every day we’re turning our passion into performance and improving life through good design, and sound governance.

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Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.