Forensic Accountant

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

With over 16,000 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 and achieve long-term change.

Forensic Accountant – Money Laundering Team

• Based in Auckland
• Permanent / Full Time
• NAV
• JR

Mo te tunga | About the role

Working as part of a dedicated, mixed-capability team, the Forensic Accountant gathers intelligence on targets, examines evidence, and aids in the prosecution of offenders by compiling financial profiles and identifying ownership of these assets.

This role is crucial in determining and quantifying legitimate and illegitimate financial income so that offenders cannot re-invest any profits derived from crime.

We are seeking an experienced Accountant who can support investigations with detailed financial analysis.

You will work with investigation teams to assist with interviews, give evidence in Court and interact with members of the local and international financial business community.

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 bring :

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

Some local and domestic travel may be required.

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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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 :

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 :

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.

As a Forensic Accountant you'll be part of the Money Laundering Team (MLT) and the wider Police Financial Crime Group.

The role of MLT is to investigate money laundering targets and their enablers operating within New Zealand.

MLT also provides specialist support to the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG), Police Districts and external partners to assist with high-profile international and domestic investigations.

The restraint and forfeiture of significant cash and assets derived from criminal activity is now acknowledged as one of the key success measures related to serious criminal investigations.

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

Applicant_Information_Pack_External.pdf

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.

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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 $102,808 and $108,894 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 26th November

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