Investigation Support Unit Investigator

Company description:

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 16,000 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 and achieve long-term change.

Job description:

Investigation Support Officer - Adult Sexual Assault Team!

• Based at Auckland Central Police Station
• Band G
• Police Employee
• Permanent - Full Time
• NAV
• JR 5765366

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

Investigation Support Officers are an integral part of the police prosecution structure. We are looking for a highly organised and detail‑focused individual to support the significant administrative demands associated with ASAT file management. In this role, you will help compile high‑quality prosecution files, facilitate the timely return of exhibits, and ensure victims are kept well informed, with all updates accurately recorded in Police systems.

You will also be responsible for completing filing actions across assigned files and may take on additional responsibilities where your experience or background adds value. This is a key position that helps ensure files are progressed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with our commitment to excellent service and victim care.

Key Accountabilities:

• Building and maintaining relationships with a range of internal workgroups/teams.
• Working in a high preforming team environment based on the core values of the New Zealand Police.
• Working and understanding how your role and actions contribute to the vison and goals of our organisation.
• Handling sensitive files on a day-to-day basis

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.

• Knowledge and experience in the review and preparation of prosecution files from initial arrest/summons to final presentation to the Police Prosecution Service or the Office of the Crown Solicitor.
• Experience dealing with in-confidence and sensitive material as pe the New Zealand government Protective Security Framework.
• Able to perform in an environment that requires team members to work largely autonomously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Competent in multiple computer systems and the use of a variety of software and associated applications.
• Personal commitment to delivering a high standard of work.
• Clear, committed and strong-willed mindset.
• Previous experience as a constabulary member of police; a background in investigations, or in another equivalent law enforcement agency would be an advantage.

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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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. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.

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 alcohol 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 $87,306 and $91,353 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Monday 06th of April 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]