Investigator

Investigator, Competition (Cartels & Mergers)

Location : Wellington or Auckland

Job category : Investigations

Job type : Fixed-term

About this role

We are offering two secondment / fixed term opportunities for talented Investigators to join our high-performing Cartels team.

These roles are available until the end of June

• , based in either our Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) offices.

Mo te turanga | About the role

Working primarily with the Cartels team, you will be a key member of a multidisciplinary project team, where your experience will be valued as you investigate alleged breaches of the teams' relevant Act.

Our Cartels team is responsible for investigating possible cartel conduct under the Commerce Act, both as a civil and criminal offence.

We work closely with businesses and consumers around what cartel conduct is and how to avoid it.

Reporting to a Principal Investigator, you will gather and analyse complex information, conduct interviews of witnesses, investigated persons and companies, and apply legal principals to information in order to find out whether laws may have been broken.

As a skilled communicator, you will be able to provide information to consumers and businesses so that they understand their rights or obligations.

You will be someone who enjoys the challenge of confidently project managing multiple pieces of work.

The added benefit of the role is that you'll work alongside technical experts who will mentor and guide you through your career.

The indicative salary range for an Investigator is $91,432 - $107,567 plus 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.

Our people come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences which together support the fabric of our mahi and contributes to our vision to make New Zealanders better off.

If you have the following experience, skills and attributes, you could make a great Investigator :

strong analytical skills

exceptional organisational and time management skills

experience in operating within a multidisciplinary project environment

effective communication and sound judgement skills

successfully led investigations

coached and mentored team members

supporting enforcement actions both civil and criminal.

As our organisation flexes and adapts to meet changing priorities and commitments, we are looking for people who are also comfortable with change, able to adapt, and can contribute positively to a one Commission view.

Your ability to show your learning agility, open mindedness and curiosity will set you apart from the rest.

Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description.

If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.

We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off.

We're committed to our people's wellbeing, and our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal.

Our people have the technology they need to make it happen.

Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.

Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.

Ka pehea te tono mai | How to apply

If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below.

You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.

For any queries contact Lisa Weimann on

Closing date for applications

Sunday, 2 November

Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture.

Put simply – you can be yourself here.

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