Specialist Investigator

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 119,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime NZ seeks a Specialist Investigator to deliver expert investigative functions across compliance and safety matters in the maritime sector.

The role covers investigations of accidents and incidents, serious harm events, and joint agency work. A current driver license, ability to travel, and warrants under MT Act/HSWA are required. Salary range NZD 119,105–145,573 plus superannuation; closing date 12 October.

Qualifications

• Senior or specialist level experience in investigation/compliance.
• Maritime experience preferable.
• Experience in legal interpretation and judicial processes.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple investigations and varying workload.
• Awareness of Te Ao Māori and Treaty of Waitangi principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist investigative functions for Maritime NZ.
• Use diverse techniques to investigate compliance and safety matters including incidents.
• Manage travel within NZ and hold warrants under MT Act and HSWA.
• Necessary training provided.

Skills

Investigation experience

Compliance experience

Legal interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cultural safety

Education

Level 5 Compliance qualification

Job description

Mō mātou | About Us

Our Vision: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives. Securing our Future

We play a key role in the guardianship of New Zealand waterways. We're bringing together our aroha, work and skills to achieve our outcomes of sustainable supply chains and sectors, safe people and operations, secure ports and ships, and clean seas and waterways.

Our values are about who we are as individuals and the behaviours we expect from each other at Maritime NZ.

Care | Kia Tika - We care for each other and do the right thing

Connect | Kotahitanga - We unite in a common purpose

Courage | Kia Māia - We are brave, capable and confident

Mō tō mātou Rōpū | About the team

The Investigation Team investigates the more complex and serious accidents, incidents and mishaps. They operate under both the maritime Transport Act (MTA) and the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA). In addition to identifying key safety issues, the team also ensures people who do not comply with Maritime rules and regulations, as well as obligations under HSWA are held to account. By holding people to account for non-compliance, the Team also promotes future compliance and contributes to improving safety culture more broadly.

Te tūnga | The role

As the Specialist Investigator you'll provide specialist investigative functions for Maritime New Zealand.

The role uses a variety of techniques to investigate a diverse range of compliance and safety matters including accidents and incidents in the maritime transport sector, serious harm injuries, fit and proper person matters, joint agency investigations, and covert investigations into non-compliant or criminal behaviour.

The successful candidate will need to have a current and clean driver license and be available to travel within NZ at short notice. It is a requirement of this position for the person to hold warrants under the Maritime Transport Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

Necessary training will be provided as part of the position.

Nōu te rourou | What you bring

• Proven experience and knowledge of investigation/compliance environment experience or enforcement qualifications/experience to a senior or specialist level - Maritime experience is preferable
• Preferably has achieved or working towards, a Level 5 Compliance qualification with specialisation in investigations, or a recognised equivalent level of competence
• Experience in legal interpretation and judicial processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use logic and accepted investigative methods to solve problems to achieve sound results
• Strong communication skills with the ability to be able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles
• Ability to manage multiple investigations and a varying workload
• Ability to work in a culturally safe and respectful manner, always being mindful of the cultural diversity of the industry and having regard to Te Ao Māori and Treaty of Waitangi principles
• Awareness of our obligations to Victims under the Victims' Rights Act 2002

Mōu | For you

Maritime NZ recognises and respects te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with Māori to build strong, meaningful and enduring relationships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. We aim to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported with a sense of belonging. We encourage our people to actively contribute to our workplace culture where we all thrive and authentically live our MNZ values. Upon joining us you'll receive a full range of benefits including Income Protection and Life Insurance so check out our full range on our careers page to find out more about why we love working here.

Management of Critical Risk (Psychological Trauma)

This role may, from time to time, expose the individual to potentially aggressive communication—such as emails or phone calls, as well as scenes of traumatic incidents, the collection and handling of evidence from such scenes, and interaction with individuals affected by traumatic events.

Maritime NZ provides training and support to employees exposed to this critical risk. We expect employees to undertake training and familiarise themselves with the relevant processes and the support available to them to manage traumatic events. Please consider carefully on whether any past experiences or resilience challenges may affect your ability to undertake this type of work.

Salary range $119,105- $145,573 depending on skills and experience + superannuation.

Applications for this role close midnight 12 October.

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