Investigator

Auckland Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking an experienced investigator to protect the environment and community by investigating breaches across multiple acts and bylaws. You will lead complex cases, coordinate with internal and external partners, and potentially pursue prosecution when warranted.

Strong communication, evidence handling, and PEACE interviewing are essential. This is a full-time, on-site role with on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Investigative and regulatory compliance skills are key to this role and will include higher-level enforcement action including experience in prosecution.
• A natural self-starter with highly developed written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Good PEACE interviewing skills and knowledge of evidence handling, investigation, prosecution case files, and court procedure.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints relating to breaches under the Building Act, Resource Management Act, and Auckland Council Bylaws.
• Engage in enforcement actions up to prosecution and coordinate with multi-agency partners.
• Communicate findings clearly in reports and to stakeholders, and manage competing demands while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Investigative skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

PEACE interviewing

Prosecution experience

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

He angitūtanga: The opportunity You will be protecting our environment and community by investigating complaints relating to complex breaches and at times, serious offences and holding those responsible to account. No two days are the same as you investigate a wide variety of issues including (but not limited to): breaches of the Building Act for unconsented building works; breaches of the Resource Management Act such as a breach against the Auckland Unitary Plan; removal or damage of our protected trees; and pollution incidents, and serious breaches of the Auckland Council Bylaws making sure offenders are identified and quality investigations are undertaken. We often achieve this through a multi-agency approach working closely with internal and external partners. This is a permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with on-call work as required.

He kōrero mōu: About you Investigative and regulatory compliance skills are key to this role and will include higher-level enforcement action including experience in prosecution. You will also need to have highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to a range of people. A natural self-starter, you will be able to effectively manage competing demands on your time while ensuring your work is of a high standard. Good PEACE interviewing skills are required as well as knowledge of evidence handling, investigation, prosecution case files, and court procedure.

Investigative experience is preferable, but significant relevant regulatory compliance experience will be considered. A tertiary qualification in a relevant field e.g. Risk / Compliance Management, Resource Management, Building and Construction, Law, Science will be beneficial, as will knowledge of relevant statutory documents, the RMA, Building Act 2004, and other relevant legislation.

Salary Band F, we would be looking to appoint the successful applicant at a salary of between $78,311 - $92,130k, depending upon experience.

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