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 Senior Investigator - Gambling leads serious and complex investigations into suspected offences under the Gambling Act 2003 and Crimes Act 1961

You will plan and deliver high‑risk investigations, including field operations and enforcement action, working closely with regulatory and law enforcement partners. While primarily focused on gambling investigations, you may occasionally support investigations under the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010

This is an operational role that involves travel and after‑hours work, including weekends.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

• Significant investigation experience - leading complex criminal or regulatory investigations, such as Crimes Act dishonesty offending, through to enforcement outcomes.
• Strong operational capability - proven experience planning and executing field operations, including search warrants and other investigative activities.
• Advanced communication skills - PEACE interviewing expertise, strong relationship‑building ability, and clear, concise reporting.
• Technical investigation skill - experience using digital forensic tools and analysis to support complex investigations.
• Regulatory judgement - sound understanding of regulatory theory and risk‑based enforcement practice.
• Delivery focus - ability to manage competing priorities and drive 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 $100,359 - $124,891.

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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

Note: before applying for this role, please be aware that this is not a purely desk-based role and will involve some travel around the country and after hours (including weekend) work as required. Please do not apply for this role if you are unable to do so.

If you have any questions, please email Team Leader Gambling Investigations, Daniel Johnston, daniel.johnston@dia.govt.nz.