Practice Leader - Investigations (J033820) at Candidate Experience Site - Department of Internal Affairs

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

143640.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investigative Practice Leadership, Expert Advice, Quality Assurance, Evidence Management Standards, Coaching, Mentoring, Evidential Sufficiency, Enforcement Options, Legal Robustness, Complex Investigations, Criminal Investigations, Civil Investigations, Disclosure Obligations, Defensible Decision-Making

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

About Us | Mō mātou The Regulatory and Identity Services | Taituarā branch designs and delivers systems and services that touch the lives of almost every New Zealander. Our diverse team, spanning Aotearoa and the international arena, operates at the intersection of innovation and integrity as an intelligence‑led regulator. The Charities system is fundamental to maintaining public trust, and we are strengthening our investigative approach to ensure our work is consistent, legally robust, and able to withstand scrutiny. The role | Te tūnga This newly established role offers a rare opportunity to shape investigative practice across the Charities system. As Practice Leader Investigations – Charities, you will be the professional lead for Charities investigations, providing hands‑on practice leadership, expert advice, and quality assurance. Reporting to the Manager Investigations AML/CFT & Charities, your focus will be on lifting investigative standards and embedding best practice to ensure consistent, high‑quality, and legally robust work. You will lead investigative and evidence management standards, coach and mentor investigators through complex and high‑risk matters, and provide expert advice on investigative approach, evidential sufficiency, and enforcement options. Working closely with managers, legal partners, and senior leaders, you will support quality assurance and the ongoing development of tools, guidance, and capability across the team. What you bring | Nōu te rourou * Significant experience leading complex civil and or criminal investigations * Strong knowledge of investigative practice, evidence handling, and disclosure obligations * Sound judgement and confidence advising on investigative and enforcement risk * Experience producing high-quality briefs of evidence and prosecution files * The ability to influence and coach through expertise * High standards for quality, consistency, and defensible decision-making For you | Mōu At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo. To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/ [https://www.dia.govt.nz/] Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz [https://www.dia.govt.nz/About-Internal-Affairs---Careers-with-us---Benefits] The appointing range for this role is $115,425 – $143,640. To review the full job description, please click here [https://www.dia.govt.nz/job-description/RIS-JD-Practice-Leader-Investigations/$file/RIS-JD-Practice-Leader-Investigations.pdf]. Locations: While Wellington is the preferred location for this role, we’re also open to candidates based in Auckland. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application. We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you. Applications for this role close Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 5pm. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role. If you have any questions, please email Director Regulatory Intelligence and Investigation, Abi Bloy, Abi.bloy@dia.govt.nz

Responsibilities

This role serves as the professional lead for Charities investigations, focusing on providing hands-on practice leadership, expert advice, and quality assurance to lift investigative standards. The leader will coach investigators through complex matters and support the development of tools and guidance across the team.