About the RoleThe Wildlife Crime team at the Department of Conservation are responsible for detecting and preventing the exploitation of protected species.
As an Investigations Officer (Wildlife Crime), you will work collaboratively within DOC's Wildlife Crime team to detect and deter wildlife crime, including the smuggling of New Zealand's native species.
Working within a specialised team, you'll be at the front line of operational compliance and law enforcement work. The functions of this role will also include:
Investigating breaches of legislation, with a focus on offending under the Wildlife Act and Trade in Endangered Species Act.Preparing enforcement recommendations in response to serious breaches of the Department's legislation.Assisting the Wildlife Crime Team in responding to alerts at the border.Working with the Department's Legal and Permissions teams to monitor and investigate breaches of wildlife permits.Identifying opportunities to develop information and intelligence sources for current and historic offending, to help inform the Department's response to wildlife crime.Skills and ExperienceIf you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you:
A minimum of 3 years' experience of operational enforcement and investigation within a regulatory agency.Experience preparing investigation files for prosecution.Competent in compliance and law enforcement delivery.Be self-driven and able to work as part of a distributed team.Full New Zealand driver's licence.Desirable: Knowledge of legislation relating to wildlife crime, including the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).Comfortable handling and working with animals.What's in it for You?DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.
Apply NowIf you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know. Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience, and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.
In your application, please include which location you are applying for: Auckland or Christchurch. Please also note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.
The salary range for this position is $79,656 to $100,639, with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
Interviews for this role are scheduled to take place in the first week of October. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory; this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.
Applications close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 19 September 2024.
For further enquiries, contact Dylan Swain, Team Lead Wildlife Crime, at ******. Job reference: DOC / 1816200.
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