Investigator Ministry of Social Development location Auckland. $83,011.00.

The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

As an Investigator you will be responsible for the delivery and management of the Ministry’s responses to benefit and public housing fraud. You’ll be the face of our organisation, using your excellent communication, high level of initiative and sound decision-making skills to deliver outcomes. Your primary role will be to investigate allegations of fraud whilst contributing to the development of initiatives to deter and detect fraud.

As a team, we are committed to providing you with a positive work environment and will work with you to achieve results for the team and you. You will have highly developed interpersonal skills. Organisational skills, including caseload management. The ability to interpret and apply appropriate policy and legislation.

Risk awareness. The ability to network within the Ministry and with outside agencies and the community. A full New Zealand driver’s licence and a willingness to travel to fulfil work requirements are essential. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Experience in a compliance role involving investigation and prosecution of offences, including the PEACE model of evidential interviewing would be a significant advantage.

A sound working knowledge of Work and Income products would also be an advantage. You will need to be self-motivated, well organised and have a commitment to achieving personal and team goals while operating with the highest of ethical and professional standards.

What we offer training and on-going professional development. Regular coaching and a supportive team environment. Annual pay progression. Capability development framework to support your career aspirations with us. Staff discount on Southern Cross Health Insurance.

Lots of practical wellbeing support through Poutuarā - peer support, Employee Assistance Programme as our vision is to have a workplace where everyone has a sense of purpose, feels valued, are thriving and showing compassion towards self and others.

$400 Vision care subsidy service towards your costs of eye tests, glasses and contact lenses. Generous family leave provisions. Accident insurance coverage for MSD staff.