Investigator

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Investigate high level and general based Immigration Act offending and non-compliance
• Development opportunities
• Permanent full time | Tauranga location
• $85,537 - $101,911 + KiwiSaver + Wellness Benefits

Tenei turanga - About the Role

The Immigration Compliance and Investigations branch have a vacancy in the investigation team based in Tauranga.

It is a unique opportunity to join Immigration Compliance Investigation and work in a fast paced, dynamic environment at a time of growth. We offer the successful candidate the chance to be part of a new era in Immigration with a focus on regulatory expertise in an intelligence informed environment.

The team sits within Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and are tasked with preventing and responding to immigration related offending and non-compliance.

In return we offer

• A welcoming team in a comfortable environment
• Exposure to a variety of immigration related investigations, including migrant exploitation
• Being part of a cohesive and collaborative team making a positive difference to Immigration in New Zealand
• The ability to grow your career in a supportive environment
• Working within a larger regulatory service excellence delivery group within MBIE

Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required

• Sound understanding and application of New Zealand legislation in investigation and prosecution processes
• The ability to support vulnerable complainants and witnesses through the investigation and prosecution process
• Excellent communication skills, ability to manage risk and maintain confidentiality with sensitive issues
An analytical thinker with experience in planning and undertaking complex criminal investigations prosecutions in a team environment

To be eligible for this role, applicants must be New Zealand citizens or hold permanent residence.

Etahi korero mo MBIE - 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 do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi - Better Together
• Maia - Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.

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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 ***email_hidden*** quoting ref MBIE/19584 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Friday 5 June 2026.