Investigator

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

MBIE invites applications for two permanent Immigration Compliance and Investigations Investigator positions in Manukau. You will lead complex investigations into Immigration Act offending, support regulatory outcomes, and contribute to intelligence-led enforcement in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proven criminal investigation experience, strong court presentation skills, and familiarity with NZ statutes. MBIE offers development opportunities and benefits including KiwiSaver.

Qualifications

• Proven criminal investigation experience with complex cases.
• Experience preparing and managing prosecution files to a high evidential standard.
• Strong court presentation skills and ability to give evidence.
• Experience managing witnesses and preparing exhibits for court.
• Knowledge of contemporary investigative techniques, including digital methods.
• Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to apply NZ Immigration Act and other key statutes to investigations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate serious Immigration Act offending and non-compliance.
• Conduct intelligence-led investigations and contribute to enforcement outcomes.
• Prepare evidence and manage investigations through to prosecution where appropriate.
• Collaborate with regulatory teams and stakeholders across MBIE.

Skills

Criminal investigation

Investigation planning

Prosecution file management

Court presentation

Witness management

Digital investigations

Analytical reporting

Regulatory knowledge

NZ legislation application

Job description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIEDiscover a career with purpose at MBIEInvestigate serious Immigration Act offending, including complex criminal investigations, immigration-related non-compliance, and migrant exploitation.Two permanent positions available based in Manukau.Salary range: $85,537 - $101,911 plus KiwiSaver and wellness benefits.About the Role - Tenei turanga:Immigration Compliance and Investigations has two permanent opportunities for experienced Investigators to join our Investigation Team in Manukau.This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment during a period of growth and transformation. You will play a key role in protecting the integrity of New Zealand's immigration system by investigating serious Immigration Act offending and supporting regulatory compliance outcomes.As part of a highly capable team, you will contribute to intelligence-led investigations, apply sound investigative practices, and help deliver evidence-based enforcement outcomes.The team sits within Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and are tasked with preventing and responding to immigration related offending and non-compliance.What We OfferA welcoming and supportive team environment.Exposure to a diverse range of immigration investigations, including migrant exploitation and organised immigration offending.Opportunities to further develop your investigative and regulatory expertise.The chance to make a meaningful contribution to New Zealand's immigration system.Career development opportunities within MBIE's wider regulatory and enforcement community.Access to MBIE's employee benefits, including KiwiSaver and wellness initiatives.To be considered for this role, you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold New Zealand permanent residency.Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience RequiredTo be successful in this role, you will have:Proven criminal investigation experience, including planning and leading complex investigations.Experience preparing and managing prosecution files to a high evidential standard.Strong court presentation skills, including giving evidence professionally and objectively.Experience managing witnesses and preparing exhibits for court proceedings.Demonstrated knowledge and application of contemporary investigative techniques, including digital and computer-based investigation methods.Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.Able to apply relevant New Zealand legislation to criminal investigations and prosecutions, including:o Immigration Acto Crimes Acto Criminal Procedure Acto Evidence Acto New Zealand Bill of Rights ActAbout MBIE - Etahi korero mo MBIE:MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.Mahi Tahi - Better TogetherMaia - Bold and bravePae Kahurangi - Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika - Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahunga roa o nga iwi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapa kua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.How to Apply - Me pehea te tono:Click here to view a position description.When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.All applications must be submitted via our online process.We can't wait to hear from you!Email Sarah Hutcheson at [e-mail] quoting ref MBIE/19862 if you have any further questions.Applications close on Wednesday 11 November 2026.