Investigator

• Make a difference and help keep people safe on our roads
• Lead moderate to complex investigations
• Based in either Auckland or Whangarei

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced Investigator to join the Safer Commercial Transport team. In this role you'll lead moderate to complex investigations at a local level into areas where non-compliance and safety issues may be occurring in the commercial transport sector.

You'll use a range of tools to ensure that transport service licence holders are operating safely, holding people and organizations to account where they are not doing so. You will exercise statutory interventions and other regulatory activities as necessary. Responsibilities include:

• Planning, co-ordinating, reviewing and carrying out investigations in accordance with organisational requirements, including collection and custody of evidence, and expert/witness management
• Liaising and working closely with Police (Commercial Vehicle Safety Team) WorkSafe and other regulatory agencies as required
• Preparing and peer reviewing investigation reports as required
• Responding to incident/accident notifications

This role will involve some travel across the Auckland and Upper North Island, You must have a full driver licence, with no convictions.

You will find out more about the role here.

We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $91,328 to $111,622 commensurate to skills and experience.

Ko koe tenei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in modern investigative techniques, interviewing and auditing
• Experience in supporting a team through the investigation process
• A meticulous approach to the collection and custody of evidence
• Proven success in building case that is prosecution ready and stands up against judicial scrutiny
• Experience managing risk, sensitive issues, and confidentiality in a regulatory enforcement environment would be ideal
• Ability to analyse data to identify areas of likely non-compliance
• Experience in writing well-reasoned, articulate reports that reach an objective conclusion
• Ability to understand and apply legislation, policy and other technical information and apply it in an operational context
• Transport sector experience would be advantageous, but is not essentialYou will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Qualifications:

• Relevant or comparable experience as an investigator
• Trained and confident in using the P.E.A.C.E Model (preferred)
• Regulatory Compliance core knowledge qualification (desirable but not essential)

.Ko wai matou | About us

The Safer Commercial Transport team is responsible for regulating commercial transport operators: from heavy vehicles to small passenger services. We do this by monitoring our sector through audits, reviews and investigations and working with industry to drive best practice. The team regulates transport operators that have been licensed to operate as a transport service.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

We care about our people and invest in supporting our staff at NZTA. If you join us, you can expect:

• A supportive working environment
• Flexible working options
• A competitive salary package, aligned with your skills and experience
• 5 weeks annual leave and other great benefits.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you.

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply:'

Apply today by including a cover letter detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this role and attach along with your CV.

Ra Katinga | Applications close: 10 August 2025

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.