Senior Advisor – Investigations

The New Zealand Government invites applications for a Senior Advisor - Investigations based in Wellington, Greater Wellington. This full-time opportunity places you at the heart of efforts that help New Zealanders stay safe and feel secure through continuous, multi-domain public service work.

About This Position

As Senior Advisor - Investigations with the New Zealand Government in Wellington, Greater Wellington you will strengthen high-stakes advisory functions that underpin frontline delivery. The role sits within a large-scale operation that maintains continuous availability, covers land, sea and air domains, processes more than 860,000 emergency contacts each year, and stays focused on stopping crime and road incidents while advancing clear collaborative targets. You will bring senior-level insight to complex cases so that community outcomes improve and organisational standards remain robust.

Core Duties

• Guide and support complex investigation programmes that protect the public across Wellington, Greater Wellington and beyond
• Provide authoritative advice on investigation standards, methods and compliance requirements
• Analyse evidence and intelligence to shape clear recommendations and reports for decision-makers
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to progress multi-agency inquiries
• Mentor colleagues and promote consistent investigative practice that contributes to crime and crash prevention
• Track progress against organisational goals and surface continuous-improvement insights

Who We're Looking For

• Demonstrated senior experience in investigations, advisory or related specialist work (New Zealand Government careerexpectation for this title)
• Strong analytical capacity, sound judgement under pressure and the ability to synthesise detailed information quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills suited to briefing diverse stakeholders
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, policy frameworks and ethical investigation standards
• Collaborative mindset that thrives in a large, 24/7 operational environment of over 16,000 staff
• Genuine commitment to helping communities be safe and feel safe through disciplined, professional practice

More About New Zealand Government

New Zealand Government delivers essential services for the country, including a police service that partners with communities so New Zealanders remain secure and sense that protection. A workforce of more than 16,000 personnel supplies continuous policing every day of the year, operates across land, sea and air, manages over 860,000 emergency calls annually, and maintains constant focus on preventing crime and crashes while pursuing clear goals that emphasise collaborative ways of working. This Senior Advisor - Investigations vacancy in Wellington, Greater Wellington forms part of that wider commitment to public safety and high-quality careers within New Zealand Government.

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