Specialist Investigator - Virtual Assets

at  New Zealand Police

Specialist Investigator – Virtual Assets Team, it starts with you!
Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
Band H
Police Employee (Authorised Officer)
Permanent, full time
JR 4778449
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Financial Crime Group (FCG) is made up of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Asset Recovery Units (ARU) and Money Laundering Teams (MLT) with a presence across all Police Districts. The purpose of the FCG is to investigate and deny criminals the opportunity to benefit from their offending or the ability to re-invest in criminal activity and, these newly created Specialist Investigator – Virtual Assets Team will complement these existing teams. The VAT will provide a dedicated internal FCG resource to grow FCG’s capacity and capability to identify and investigate the growing presence of virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies and Non-Fungible Tokens, within FCG investigations.
Increasing the FCGs capability to take appropriate action where virtual assets are suspected or identified in investigations, ensures NZ Police is a step ahead of organised crime and can deliver maximum impact to the criminal environment. NZ Police must work with industry and partner agencies both nationally and internationally to prevent criminals using new technologies to move the proceeds of crime to other jurisdictions.
This position presents an ideal opportunity for someone wishing to develop their skills, knowledge and experience to investigate complex asset recovery investigations involving virtual assets, organised crime groups and individuals involved in money laundering and serious criminal offending.
The Specialist Investigator VAT position includes reviewing and assessing a variety of alleged criminal offending, conducting investigations to identify ownership and/or beneficial ownership of assets, determine and quantify legitimate and illegitimate income on an evidenced basis to advance successful court proceedings to restrain and forfeit assets derived from crime. They will conduct investigations and assist with expertise to identify, trace, seize and restrain virtual assets that have been used to facilitate or are the proceeds of crime.
With appropriate training the Specialist Investigator VAT will provide subject matter expertise and operational support to both criminal and proceeds of crime investigations within FCG. They will also provide training and upskilling across the wider FCG, including guidance around best practice.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Investigate complex asset recovery investigations
Provide subject matter expertise to criminal and civil investigations involving cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets
Provide expertise in identifying, tracing, and seizing virtual assets
Connect with workgroups within the FCG, NZ Police and other key partners
Display behaviours consistent with our core values and contribution towards the strategic goals of the FCG and NZ Police
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring
Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.
We are looking for an experienced investigator with broad investigative knowledge. The applicant will be able to critically analyse financial and blockchain data to isolate and extract relevant information and present their findings with confidence in written documentation, as well as in a court environment.

ADDITIONALLY, YOU WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN:

Serious, complex and sensitive investigations.
Critical decision making and the ability to recognise and manage risk while working in a dynamic environment.
An understanding, and ability to develop expertise in identifying, tracing and seizing virtual assets.
Maintaining an understanding of international trends and emerging threats within the Virtual Assets eco-system.
Communicating and collaborating with a wide variety of internal and external partners.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
The successful applicant must reside in the Wellington region or be willing to relocate. Please note that the location of this position is subject to change in 2025 due to a proposed workgroup relocation but will remain in the Wellington region.
Must be able to fulfil the requirements of an Authorised Officer (including PCT fitness assessment) – a medical certificate will be required.
Must have a full, clean, Class 1 Drivers Licence.
Pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.
If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address.
This role is set at Individual Contributor level , this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.
To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:
https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/05-2024/specialistinvestigator-aruandvat2.pdf
Mo tatou | About us
Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our vision is to be the safest country. Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.
Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community of practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.
The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.
To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:
Applicant Information Pack (External)
Tono ināianei | Apply now
If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.
For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers
All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $95,057 and $100,626 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Please note that applications for this vacancy will close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 19th June 2024.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact john.downs-carroll@police.govt.n

Please refer the Job description for details