Investigator AO

Investigator (Authorised Officer) NOCG!

• National Organised Crime Group 


• Based at Auckland 


• Permanent – Full Time Position 


• Authorised Officer 


• Band G 


• Nationally Advertised Vacancy  


• Police Employee/Office of Constable 


• JR: 5970241

E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā

Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) have teams based in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch.

NOCG is mandated by central government to detect, investigate, confront, prosecute and disrupt the activities of serious and organised criminals, including those immersed in financial crime. This is achieved through collaboration and co-operation with law enforcement and other agencies situated both nationally and internationally.

NOCG investigations are often challenging and complex, involving a full range of best practice overt and covert investigation techniques, including electronic and physical surveillance, and the recruitment and management of CHIS. This commonly involves targeting organised criminal enterprises, senior gang members, international syndicates or professional facilitators involved in the importation and supply of illicit drugs and associated money laundering. Our current vacancies provide the opportunity to directly contribute toward the investigation of serious and organised crime, impacting the criminal environment.

NOCG are looking for an investigator (authorised officer) with technical acumen to work within NOCG and alongside specialist staff in High Tech Crime Group. This hybrid role will identify technical lines of enquiry, and facilitate NOCG’s access to a range of tools, capabilities and subject matter experts to enhance investigative outcomes. 

Utilising your current IT knowledge, along with training and valuable on the job experience you will become skilled in digital aspects of investigations including components of computer forensics, network forensics, forensic data review, and mobile device forensics.

Internal and external partnerships are a key focus and the successful applicant(s) can expect to be heavily involved in investigations associated with multiple departments within Police and our external partners.

Key Accountabilities:

• Be self-motivated and ready to learn, have excellent organisational, research, and communication skills


• Pay attention to detail and have the flexibility to cope with change


• Have the ability to rapidly absorb, understand and apply new concepts and technologies


• Sound decision making, ability to work under pressure and to prioritise tasks


• Ability to interpret data sets, to provide accurate and relevant information and recommendations to decision makers


• Work well and communicate positively in a team environment

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring

Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

• Be a self-starter who has the ability prioritise workflows


• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work largely unsupervised.


• Ability to build relationships and partnerships (internal and external) where trust and confidence is built, and develop others

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• New Zealand citizen, or a permanent NZ resident


• Hold NZ full driver’s licence


• Able to obtain and maintain an appropriate national security clearance

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:

https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/02-2026/investigator.pdf

Security Clearance Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET national security clearance. 

The minimum criteria for this level of national security clearance is:

NZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or: 

• A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or


• A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, or United States of America, and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:  

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Mo tātou | About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.

Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.

The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono ināianei | Apply now

If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing  and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.  

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers 

All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.  

Utu ā-tau | Salary 

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $87,306.00 - $91,353.00 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.  

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process. 

Please note: Deadline for applications is 1700 on Monday 29 June 2026.  Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact: [email protected]