Senior Investigator

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Investigate high level and general based Immigration offending and non-compliance
• Permanent position, based in Auckland
• Salary range - $101,911-$121,196 KiwiSaver + wellness benefit

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role :

The Immigration Compliance and Investigations branch have a vacancy in the investigation team based in Auckland.

We are looking for a self-motivated and passionate Senior Investigator who is eager to take the next step in their career and be part of a dynamic, hardworking team in a fast-paced environment.

We offer the successful candidate the chance to be part of a new era in Immigration with a focus on regulatory expertise in an intelligence informed environment.

The team sits within Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and are tasked with preventing and responding to immigration related offending and non-compliance.

Ngā pukengi me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills And Experience Required

For your application to be considered, you must be either a New Zealand citizen or hold a New Zealand permanent residency class visa.

The start date for this position is negotiable including starting in the New Year.

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE :

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups / organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply :

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Sarah Hutcheson at quoting ref MBIE / 18473 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Monday 27 October 2025.

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