Investigation Officer

Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa | Our vision : Nature is thriving in Aotearoa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature spaces and species across Aotearoa.

Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.

Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua.

Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.

He angit ū tanga | About the role

As an Investigation Officer within our National Compliance Team you'll have the opportunity apply your law enforcement and investigative skills in the protection of New Zealand's unique wildlife, cultural and natural taonga. The focus of your role will be to lead investigations into breaches of conservation legislation. This role involves a high level of responsibility, working across several DOC regions and extensive engagement and coaching of DOC rangers.

Additionally the role involves :

• assessing the need to investigate reported incidents, and working with local DOC management to investigate priority matters
• coaching of DOC rangers warranted to take enforcement action, on the preparation of investigation files to support prosecution recommendations
• maintaining quality assurance of infringement fine and warning decisions
• interviewing offenders, gathering evidence and preparing investigation reports in serious cases
• building strong relationships with Regional and District Police and Fisheries officers, as well as district staff
• providing evidence as part of court processes.

Ng ā p ū kenga me ng ā wheako | Skills and experience required

• Experience of operational enforcement and investigation within a regulatory agency.
• Experience preparing investigation files for prosecution.
• Demonstrates successful experience in compliance and law enforcement delivery.
• Experience coaching others in enforcement action.
• Self-driven with experience working as part of a distributed team.
• Full New Zealand driver licence.
• Ability to gain and maintain a confidential security clearance.

Tono in ā ianei | Apply now

Please apply online via the DOC Careers Centre, uploading a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and motivation for applying for this role.

Please advise if you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The salary range for this position is $79,656 to $100,639. Salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate based on their level of relevant skills and experience.

R ā katinga | Applications close at 11 : 59 pm on Thursday, 3 October 2024.

Me he p ā tai an ō | For further enquiries , contact Kate at

Taup ā nga | Job reference : DOC / 1817958A