Job Description

About Us | Mō mātou

The Regulatory and Identity Services | Taituarā branch designs and delivers systems and services that touch the lives of almost every New Zealander. Our diverse team, spanning Aotearoa and the international arena, operates at the intersection of innovation and integrity as an intelligence‑led regulator. The Charities system is fundamental to maintaining public trust, and we are strengthening our investigative approach to ensure our work is consistent, legally robust, and able to withstand scrutiny.

The role | Te tūnga

This newly established role offers a rare opportunity to shape investigative practice across the Charities system. As Practice Leader Investigations – Charities, you will be the professional lead for Charities investigations, providing hands‑on practice leadership, expert advice, and quality assurance. Reporting to the Manager Investigations AML/CFT & Charities, your focus will be on lifting investigative standards and embedding best practice to ensure consistent, high‑quality, and legally robust work.

You will lead investigative and evidence management standards, coach and mentor investigators through complex and high‑risk matters, and provide expert advice on investigative approach, evidential sufficiency, and enforcement options. Working closely with managers, legal partners, and senior leaders, you will support quality assurance and the ongoing development of tools, guidance, and capability across the team.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

• Significant experience leading complex civil and or criminal investigations
• Strong knowledge of investigative practice, evidence handling, and disclosure obligations
• Sound judgement and confidence advising on investigative and enforcement risk
• Experience producing high-quality briefs of evidence and prosecution files
• The ability to influence and coach through expertise
• High standards for quality, consistency, and defensible decision-making

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 $115,425 – $143,640.

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Locations:

While Wellington is the preferred location for this role, we’re also open to candidates based in Auckland.

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 Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 5pm. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions, please email Director Regulatory Intelligence and Investigation, Abi Bloy, Abi.bloy@dia.govt.nz