Job Description

About Us | Mō mātou

The Regulatory and Identity Services Taituarā branch delivers and oversees regulatory systems that have a real impact on communities. We are a risk‑based, intelligence‑led regulator that works collaboratively across government and with external partners to achieve meaningful outcomes.

The role | Te tūnga

The Investigator role sits within the Complaints, Investigation and Prosecution Unit (CIPU), investigating complaints against private security operators under the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010

You will manage investigations from initial enquiries through to enforcement action, working closely with colleagues across DIA and external law enforcement and regulatory agencies. While primarily focused on private security investigations, you may occasionally assist with gambling‑related investigations as part of the wider team.

This is an operational role involving fieldwork, domestic travel, and some after‑hours and weekend work.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

• Investigation experience - proven ability to manage investigations through to enforcement, including acting as Officer in Charge.
• Court and hearing confidence - experience preparing and presenting evidence in criminal court and tribunal or hearing settings.
• Effective communication - strong evidential interviewing skills, clear reporting, and the ability to build productive relationships.
• Regulatory understanding - sound knowledge of regulatory theory and risk‑based regulatory practice.
• Operational capability - experience conducting field enquiries, managing conflict, and working effectively outside the office.
• Delivery focus - ability to prioritise workloads and progress investigations to timely and appropriate outcomes.

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz

The appointing range for this role is $81,312 - $101,188.

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How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you. 

Applications for this role close 5pm, Wednesday 15 April 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

Additionally, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance, if required. Use this tool to check if you might be eligible for a security clearance:  Eligibility self-check tool | Protective Security Requirements

If you have any questions, please email Team Leader CIPU, Tess Cuthbert, tess.cuthbert@dia.govt.nz