Investigator

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

. Lead moderate to complex investigations into suspected non-compliance by driver licensing providers, testing officers, and instructors .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandMid-LevelSenior💰 NZ$117,220 - NZ$133,261 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end investigations, applying evidence-based decision-making, and translating intelligence into actionable insights. Proficient in building relationships with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

End-To-End Investigations ManagementEvidence-Based Decision-MakingAnalytical SkillsIntelligence Collection and AnalysisStakeholder Relationship Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Investigative ActivitiesEvidence GatheringRisk AssessmentCompliance Response DevelopmentProsecution Processes Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsEffective CommunicationCommitment to Continuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

Intelligence-Led EnvironmentRegulatory CompliancePublic Trust and SafetyTe Ao MāoriTikangaTe Tiriti o Waitangi

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead moderate to complex investigations into suspected non-compliance by driver licensing providers, testing officers, and instructors
Identify risks and respond to issues that could impact public trust and safety
Gather and assess evidence
Manage end-to-end investigative activities
Develop practical compliance responses
Progress matters through the Compliance Response Framework
Support enforcement action where appropriate
Assess and interpret information from multiple sources
Identify emerging risks and trends
Translate intelligence into actionable insights driving investigative and regulatory actions
Make evidence-based decisions and develop defensible recommendations
Support intelligence-informed compliance and enforcement activities
Achieve proficiency in best-practice interviewing
Undertake investigations to a standard that withstands judicial and public scrutiny
Liaise and work closely with other regulatory agencies as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working in an intelligence-led environment, using intelligence products, information, and data to inform operational and strategic decision-making
Demonstrated ability to translate intelligence into actionable insight and apply evidence-based approaches to investigations, compliance, and regulatory activities
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess information from multiple sources, identify risks, trends, and emerging issues, and develop sound, defensible recommendations
Experience undertaking investigative activities, including desk-based enquiries, evidence gathering, and stakeholder or witness interviews
Ability to support intelligence collection, analysis, assessment, and information-sharing activities to achieve regulatory and operational outcomes
Proven experience managing end-to-end investigations or regulatory matters, applying sound judgement and evidence-based decision-making in complex environments
Experience preparing investigation files, briefs of evidence, and documentation to support enforcement, prosecution, or other regulatory actions
Knowledge of prosecution processes, evidential requirements, and working effectively with legal teams to progress regulatory matters would be advantageous
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, and organisational learning
Knowledge of, or willingness to build understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the public sector
Legal right to live and work in New Zealand
Cover letter and CV required

Benefits

Comp & perks

A supportive working environment
Flexible working options
Competitive salary package, aligned with your skills and experience
5 weeks annual leave
Other great benefits