Job Description
Company description:
New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.
We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business' and achieve long-term change.
Job description:
Specialist Investigator - Asset Recovery Unit!
Based at Hamilton Central Police Station
Multiple positions
Police Employee - Authorised Officer
Permanent, full time
JR 4+66258
E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Police Asset Recovery Unit's primary roles are to deny criminals the opportunity to benefit from their offending or the ability to re-invest in criminal activity.
The Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 200+ is a relatively new piece of legislation. New case law is being obtained constantly and you will be encouraged to use your initiative and explore ways of using the Act to recover criminal gains.
Your role will involve reviewing and assessing a variety of alleged criminal offending, conducting both financial profiles of identified targets and detailed financial 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 the spoils of crime.
Key Accountabilities:
Work together with investigation teams targeting serious criminal activity
Interact with members of the local and international financial business community.
Manage reactive and proactive investigations
Prepare and present (written and verbal) information in a clear and concise way
Prepare and execute production orders, search warrants and examination orders
Ability to prioritise to ensure risk is managed
Carry out effective interviews
Possess and demonstrate strong time management skills with an ability to plan and prioritise investigations as required
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bring
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 investigator who has broad investigative knowledge and experience. A previous financial background, experience with financial investigations or an understanding of financial matters would be advantageous. The applicant will also be able to critically analyse financial data alongside criminal investigations to isolate and extract relevant information and present their findings with confidence in written documentation, as well as the ability to confidently give their evidence in court.
Internal and external partnerships and working collaboratively are a key focus and the successful applicant can expect to be heavily involved in investigations associated with multiple departments within Police and across our external partners.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
The successful candidate will be required to complete a PCT fitness test prior to the appointment being confirmed
Candidates will be required to undertake a First Aid Course
Candidates will be required to undertake PITT Level 2 Responder training
Full, clean drivers license is required
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full reference and security check prior to any offer of employment being made.
Must live in the Hamilton area.
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/11-2026/specialist_investigator_-_aru_and_vat_0.pdf
Mo tātou | About us
New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government's largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.
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 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.
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 ******* 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 $+5,057 and $100,626 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Tuesday 22nd October 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact [email protected]
New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.
We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business' and achieve long-term change.
Job description:
Specialist Investigator - Asset Recovery Unit!
Based at Hamilton Central Police Station
Multiple positions
Police Employee - Authorised Officer
Permanent, full time
JR 4+66258
E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Police Asset Recovery Unit's primary roles are to deny criminals the opportunity to benefit from their offending or the ability to re-invest in criminal activity.
The Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 200+ is a relatively new piece of legislation. New case law is being obtained constantly and you will be encouraged to use your initiative and explore ways of using the Act to recover criminal gains.
Your role will involve reviewing and assessing a variety of alleged criminal offending, conducting both financial profiles of identified targets and detailed financial 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 the spoils of crime.
Key Accountabilities:
Work together with investigation teams targeting serious criminal activity
Interact with members of the local and international financial business community.
Manage reactive and proactive investigations
Prepare and present (written and verbal) information in a clear and concise way
Prepare and execute production orders, search warrants and examination orders
Ability to prioritise to ensure risk is managed
Carry out effective interviews
Possess and demonstrate strong time management skills with an ability to plan and prioritise investigations as required
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bring
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 investigator who has broad investigative knowledge and experience. A previous financial background, experience with financial investigations or an understanding of financial matters would be advantageous. The applicant will also be able to critically analyse financial data alongside criminal investigations to isolate and extract relevant information and present their findings with confidence in written documentation, as well as the ability to confidently give their evidence in court.
Internal and external partnerships and working collaboratively are a key focus and the successful applicant can expect to be heavily involved in investigations associated with multiple departments within Police and across our external partners.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
The successful candidate will be required to complete a PCT fitness test prior to the appointment being confirmed
Candidates will be required to undertake a First Aid Course
Candidates will be required to undertake PITT Level 2 Responder training
Full, clean drivers license is required
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full reference and security check prior to any offer of employment being made.
Must live in the Hamilton area.
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/11-2026/specialist_investigator_-_aru_and_vat_0.pdf
Mo tātou | About us
New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government's largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.
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 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.
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 ******* 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 $+5,057 and $100,626 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Tuesday 22nd October 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact [email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Specialist Investigator position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Hamilton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
