Senior Investigator, Special Programmes (Covert Ops)

MPI; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional MPI leave days

Extra annual leave

Eye test reimbursement

Job summary

MPI's Special Programmes Unit in Wellington seeks an experienced Senior Investigator (Special Programmes) to lead undercover operations targeting serious offending against New Zealand's primary industries. You will play a key role as an undercover officer or controller in short-term operations and support the CHIS programme.

The role requires resilience, initiative and integrity, with travel up to six days per month.

Qualifications

• Experience cultivating and operating CHIS.
• Experience as an undercover officer or operator.
• Investigator with interviewing, case-file management and exhibit handling.
• Current full NZ driver licence with any required endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Lead CHIS investigations and short-term covert operations.
• Conduct interviews, manage case files and exhibits.
• Coordinate with MPI teams and ensure compliance and integrity.

Skills

CHIS experience

Undercover officer

Interviewing

Case management

Exhibit handling

Interpersonal skills

Driver's licence

Job description

MPI's Special Programmes Unit in Wellington seeks an experienced Senior Investigator (Special Programmes) to lead undercover operations targeting serious offending against New Zealand's primary industries. You will play a key role as an undercover officer or controller in short-term operations and support the CHIS programme.

The role requires resilience, initiative and integrity, with travel up to six days per month.