Regulatory Investigator: Tenancy Compliance & Fairness

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment NZ; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

MBIE – Hamilton, North Island is seeking an Investigator to join our team and play a key role in ensuring compliance with tenancy legislation. You will bring investigative expertise to promote fairness and lawful outcomes.

We offer permanent positions in Hamilton with salary range of NZD 75,114 to 88,266 plus KiwiSaver and Wellness Benefits. You will work with managers and colleagues to investigate breaches and recommend appropriate actions to achieve fair and lawful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and undertaking investigation and enforcement activities.
• Strong knowledge of modern investigative methodologies and practices.
• Understanding of New Zealand's government and constitutional environment.
• Sound knowledge of administrative law and the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.
• Experience applying the principles of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act.
• Strong information gathering, research, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Experience assessing risk and planning operational activities.
• Effective interviewing and tactical communication skills, including in confrontational situations.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing abilities.
• The ability to exercise sound judgement while remaining objective and impartial.
• A demonstrated commitment to treating people with dignity, respect, and humanity.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to a high-performing team.
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Promoting compliance, investigating alleged breaches, and recommending actions to achieve fair and lawful outcomes.
• Collaborating with managers and colleagues to deliver enforcement outcomes.
• Contributing to the regulatory environment focused on fairness, accountability and compliance.

Skills

Investigation planning

Investigative methods

Administrative law

NZ Bill of Rights Act

Evidence gathering

Risk assessment

Interviewing skills

Written reports

Judgement and impartiality

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

MBIE – Hamilton, North Island is seeking an Investigator to join our team and play a key role in ensuring compliance with tenancy legislation. You will bring investigative expertise to promote fairness and lawful outcomes.

We offer permanent positions in Hamilton with salary range of NZD 75,114 to 88,266 plus KiwiSaver and Wellness Benefits. You will work with managers and colleagues to investigate breaches and recommend appropriate actions to achieve fair and lawful outcomes.