Investigator

Overview

Be part of a high profile Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment initiative to improve the New Zealand Tenancy System and ensure healthier, safer homes for all renters.

Responsibilities

Regulate the Residential Tenancies Act by promoting compliance and investigating non-compliance.

Design and recommend courses of action to ensure compliance with New Zealand tenancy laws.

Ensure quality and consistency of investigation and practices in line with the Ministry's policy framework.

Work with a wide range of people, requiring professionalism, communication skills and tenacity.

Collaborate with iwi, hapu, non-profit and government sector agencies to build stakeholder partnerships.

Apply risk assessment methodology to plan operations and enforce compliance.

Make enforcement decisions and utilise a range of enforcement tools to resolve identified breaches.

Qualifications

Legal right to live and work in New Zealand and a full New Zealand Class one driver's licence.

Experience and knowledge of regulatory and compliance environments.

Sound compliance skills including gathering, researching, analysing and evaluating information.

Experience in planning and undertaking investigation and enforcement processes, including report writing.

Knowledge and understanding of government and constitutional environment.

Investigative skills including gathering, researching, analysing and evaluating information and working knowledge of prosecution processes.

Experience in applying tactical communication skills in confrontational situations and the ability to work with a range of people across different cultures and backgrounds.

Experience in making enforcement decisions and utilising a range of enforcement tools to resolve identified breaches.

Good knowledge of the residential rental market in New Zealand.

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 work with others to support businesses, ensure quality housing is affordable, and place people at the heart of our mahi.

How to Apply

Click here to view a position description.

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 /
• if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Wednesday 26 November

Job Details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries : Government Administration

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