Senior Customs Officer Grade 2 (Sco2) - Investigator - Drugs

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

• INVESTIGATION ROLE BASED IN AUCKLAND
• Our Customs Drug Investigators are at the heart of preventing drugs from reaching our communities and putting a stop to the harm they cause to New Zealand.

We're looking for someone with investigative and leadership skills to join our Auckland based Drug Investigations team.

We're looking for someone who cares about their team, who is approachable, supportive and willing to help.

You will be a coach and mentor to your colleagues, so an interest in the development of others is important, and you will also be expected to lead operational activity and prosecution work.The salary range for this role is $82,894 - $106,618 plus an annual allowance of $16,286 for working unpredictable hours.

The PCT is a timed obstacle course, requiring you to do a variety of tasks from climbing a wall, to dragging a weight, to jumping through a window.You will need to obtain Confidential level national security clearance.In order to obtain this clearance you need to be a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for the last 5 years and resides in NZ at time of application; OR a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided in New Zealand for the last 5 years and resides in NZ at time of application, but may have been absent from New Zealand for periods of six or more months within the past 5 years, preferably in one or more of the following countries : \

Small periods (3 months or less) of absence from New Zealand over the 5 years may still be acceptable however you must be able to provide police certificates for time spent in other countries\

You must have a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service towards a recommendation of suitability for security clearance at a higher level.

Already having Confidential clearance is a benefit, but not a requirement.Due to the nature of Customs work you must have a clear Police record.

Successful applicants are also required to pass a medical assessment and drug test and must hold a full NZ Drivers' licence.

We foster an inclusive and supportive team environment with vibrant social and cultural groups.

You will be asked to outline your interest in the role, suitability and motivation, and your skills and experience relevant to this role particularly in relation to your enforcement experience.

You'll also be asked to provide examples of previous work experience and answer a functional and technical question as well as a specific competency-based question as part of the online process.

It's best to set aside some time when you won't be interrupted.If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete online psychometric testing as part of the process and be invited to attend an Assessment Centre.If you have any queries, please contact Jasmine at

We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.

We also support flexible working arrangements.

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