Specialist investigator - FCG

Specialist Investigator – Money Laundering Team!

• Based in Auckland


• Band H


• Police Employee (Authorised Officer)


• Permanent/Full Time


• NAV


• JR 5753750

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Money Laundering Team (MLT) is part of the Police Financial Crime Group. The role of MLT is to investigate money laundering targets and their enablers operating within New Zealand and internationally. MLT also provides specialist support to the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG), Police Districts and external partners to assist them with high-profile international and domestic investigations.

Due to a recent expansion, MLT is seeking a Specialist Investigator to join the team. The Specialist Investigator leads high-profile investigations into Money Laundering so that offenders cannot re-invest any profits derived from crime.

Working as part of a dedicated, mixed-capability team, MLT are seeking an investigator who can manage reactive and proactive investigations, work with agency partners targeting serious criminal activity, prepare and execute production orders and search warrants, carry out effective interviews, and interact with internal stakeholders, international partners and Crown Prosecutors.

Key Accountabilities:

• Take ownership and accountability for Money Laundering Team investigations, processes, prosecutions and asset restraints/forfeitures.


• Prepare and present written and verbal information in a clear and concise way, ensuring work meets NZ Police and Court standards.


• Facilitate cooperation and partnerships across teams, ranks and organisations.


• Support the development of other staff within the team, including technical and leadership skills.


• Identify problems, generate solutions and make rational decisions.


• Manage time effectively to complete multiple files and meet deadlines. 

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.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Experience managing large and complex criminal and/or civil investigations


• Experience working well with internal and external partners


• Ability to assess detailed information and produce clear and concise written documentation


• Knowledge of applicable legislation including Crimes Act 1961, Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 and Search and Surveillance Act 2012.


• The ability to learn new systems and analyse money laundering techniques.


• The ability to actively prioritise both reactive and proactive work while maintaining quality, communication and wellbeing.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• This role is based in the Auckland area. Some local and domestic travel may be required


• Must hold a Class 1 full driving licence


• Authorised Officers are required to successfully complete a physical competency test (PCT)prior to any appointment being confirmed. A medical certificate of good health may be required

The ability to obtain the following qualifications:

• PITT (Police Integrated Tactical Training) Level 2 Certificate


• Frontline Safety Training Level 2


• First Aid Certificate


• Professional Police Driver Program (Bronze)

 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/specialist_investigator_-_aru_and_vat.pdf

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

 For employees affected by restructuring, (provided minimum capability requirements are met) you have preferential right of appointment to any relevant vacant position within Police that is at the same remuneration band or lower Organisational Review and Redesign policy | Ten One - New Zealand Police Intranet

If this position sounds like you, click apply now. You will be required to submit an application form and a chronological list of previous roles that covers the role title and the date/duration (this is a mandatory requirement and replaces a CV).
 

Please use the link below to see an example of the correct CV format: https://tenone.police.govt.nz/media/15377
 

Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken. For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

 
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 $95,057and $100,626 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 5:00 pm on 27/02/2026. 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 deepa.shankar@police.govt.nz