Investigator - Digital Safety and Investigations

About Us | Mō mātou
The Department of Internal Affairs’ Regulatory Identity Services is a risk-based, responsive and modern regulator providing effective regulatory services in an increasingly complex, borderless, and digital world. We are looking for an Investigator Digital Messaging to join our Digital Safety team in Wellington. You will be joining a team where we work to ensure the online safety of New Zealanders.
The role | Te tūnga
This is a hands-on permanent role where you will be part of a dedicated and focussed team that delivers investigation and technology services to reduce digital harm. The Investigator, Digital Messaging is responsible for investigating complaints around unsolicited electronic messaging, as well as scams.
You’ll bring sound investigative skills and knowledge, and experience in working within a regulatory framework, along with the ability to continuously improve the service we provide. You’ll be a team player who prioritises work, pitches in to get the work done, and shares information to build investigative capability across Digital Safety and Regulatory Services.
What you bring | Nōu te rourou
Investigation experience including a range of outcomes from education/information activities through to formal action
An engaging, confident communicator, able to achieve outcomes and work with a variety of people and organisations
Strong relationship skills to work with key domestic and international stakeholders including government departments, legal, investigators, Internet Service Providers and other key industry working groups to name a few.
Actively contribute to the wider digital messaging community both within NZ and internationally
We are looking for an investigator with experience and an appetite for a challenge. Please note this role will not be working with Objectionable Content under FVPCA.
For you | Mōu
At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and be encouraged to challenge the status quo.
To learn more about the diverse and important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work, visit our website: https://www.dia.govt.nz
Salary range: $81,312 - $101,188 per annum. Please find a copy of the job description here.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
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We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If there is any support we can provide to help you participate fully in the process, please let us know.
For further information, please contact Glenn Williams Glenn.Williams@dia.govt.nz
Applications close: Monday 23rd November @ 5pm.