Employment Resolutions Investigator

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe.

With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day.

We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver 'Our Business' and achieve long-term change.

Employment Resolutions Investigator

• Preferred candidates to be based in Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury
• Multiple positions available
• Office of Constable / Police Employee
• Permanent
• NAV
• JR

E t? ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e nga ngaru o te wa.

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

Mo te tunga | About the role

The purpose of the Workplace Resolutions and Investigations Employment Resolutions Investigation team is to provide assistance and guidance to resolve employment relations and disciplinary matters, employment agreement / legislative interpretation queries.

Police is committed to taking a holistic and people-centric approach to resolving any complaints or issues that arise that appear to breach our Code of Conduct and / or Values.

The purpose of the Workplace Resolutions and Investigations team in partnership with Human Resources is to manage, and resolve conduct related matters using a values-based framework that has our people's hearts and minds at the forefront and allows our people to feel safe to talk and supports a high-trust culture.

The role of the Employment Resolutions Investigator is to contribute directly to timely and thorough employment investigations in accordance with the Employment Relations Act 2000.

This role also contributes to the support and wellbeing of our people going through an employment investigation.

The Employment Resolutions Investigator will support fair outcomes for both our people and the organisation and when appropriate the use of alternative and / or restorative practices and the subsequent re-integration of staff back into the workplace after an employment process.

The Employment Resolutions Team is made up of a remote team consisting of managers, team leads, other specialists and employment investigators.

Key Accountabilities :

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 :

This role is Individual Contributor / Emerging Leader level.

You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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Mo tatou | 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 inaianei | 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 :

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 a-tau | Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $95,057 and $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 Wednesday 1st October 2025.

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