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Senior Investigator

Auckland Council
8 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Auckland, E7
$91,027 - $110,000 NZD yearly

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Senior Investigator at Auckland Council is a full time onsite role focused on investigating serious non compliance in building, pollution and resource management, and bylaw breaches, with enforcement or education to achieve sustainable outcomes. You will research information, conduct site visits, and handle evidence under the Resource Management Act and Building Act. The ideal candidate brings at least five years in investigative regulatory roles, strong customer service and clear, confident communication, and proven PEACE interviewing and conflict resolution skills; leadership or mentoring ability is highly valued. A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Geography or Planning is beneficial but not essential, and a clean driver’s license is required. Salary $91,027 to $110,000 plus KiwiSaver. Apply by 9 August 11:59 pm, be prepared for a pre employment drug test, view the PD, and tailor your CV to enforcement outcomes and leadership.


 

 

 



 

 

  • Play a key role towards the future of Auckland plans and developments
  • Apply your specialist investigation and enforcement expertise
  • Take a lead in business improvement projects
  • Salary range: $91,027 to $110,000 plus KiwiSaver contribution 

 

 

 

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
 

Your typical day would involve investigating incidents of serious non-compliance of either building, pollution, resource management breaches and at times serious breaches of bylaw, researching available information, completing site visits, identifying and investigating breach of regulations which you will be required to resolve through appropriate methods of enforcement or education to achieve sustainable outcomes and meet customer service delivery standards. You investigate breaches of the Resources Management Act, Building Act 2004, and other relevant legislation.
 

 

He kōrero mōu: About you
 

You demonstrate strong level of experience in RMA/BA and investigations/regulatory compliance along with customer service experience, maturity, excellent communication skills, and confidence to resolve queries and potential conflict. Your exceptional interpersonal skills, confident approach with suspects and witnesses and your outstanding conflict resolution techniques will therefore be key to your ongoing success in this role. Good PEACE interviewing skills are required as well as knowledge of evidence handling, investigation, prosecution case files, and court procedure. You will also be skilled at coaching and mentoring others and prepared to help resolve difficult or escalated matters. The willingness to help guide the team and act in a leadership capacity is desirable.
 

A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Geography, Planning, or similar is beneficial but not essential and at least 5 years' experience in investigative roles with regulatory compliance, such as with Police, Customs, Fisheries, or similar fields. A current clean driver's licence required.

 

 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.8 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of.
 
We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. 

 

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE.

 

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.
 
Me Tono Ināianei! Apply Now!

 

Applications close: Sunday 9 August @ 11:59 pm
Find a copy of the position description here


Notes:

1. We appreciate your interest in this role. If you have applied within the past three months, we will not require you to apply again.
2. If you are a Temp under Agency, please apply via the Auckland Council external website. 
3. If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.

 

The role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug and alcohol test prior to offer. A current full clean driver's license is essential and if successful you will be warranted by Auckland Council allowing you to enter premises and inspect breaches or offences.

 

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.