Investigator or Senior Investigator
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Investigator or Senior Investigator Wellington
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is a highly specialised government department whose mission is to disrupt and deter serious complex fraud through prevention investigation and prosecution. We take pride in the work we do to keep New Zealand safe from fraud and corruption.
We employ a talented team of lawyers forensic accountantsinvestigators electronic forensic investigators counter fraud and policy experts to do just that and importantly we have a small corporate services team that supports our operational teams. We are a small cohesive team with a strong sense of justice and a vibrant culture.
About the role
The SFO seeks an Investigator or Senior Investigator to join our team based in The Terrace Wellington. This is a full-time permanent employment status role.
In this role you will report to a Principal and work in a multi-disciplinary team with Electronic Forensic Investigators Investigators Forensic Accountants and Investigating Lawyers. You will contribute to the investigation strategy of a case. You will use your experience to plan and execute the various operational phases of an investigation including interviewing search warrants and evidence review - using the SFOs electronic evidence management platforms Relativity and Intella and you will participate in the production of investigation reports and the presentation of those reports to the Director.
About you
To be successful in this role you have investigative experience and technical knowledge and skills to investigate and prosecute serious or complex financial crime. You have either experience as a qualified Detective with a law enforcement agency or as a fraud investigator with a government agency regulator or financial institution. Of particular importance is that you have a proven record of success in this type of role and that you have worked collaboratively with other specialists to build compelling cases. You are known for your thoroughness dependability and sound judgement and retain these attributes when working within time constraints and on matters of significance. Previous experience in investigations and litigation of financial crime matters such as investment fraud procurement fraud large scale mortgage fraud as well as bribery and corruption is highly beneficial. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills for writing reports and presenting findings.
About the SFO
At the SFO we value a growth mindset and explore this attribute during our recruitment process and in our development discussions. We believe possessing a growth mindset is a key contributor to success in the SFO environment. We are a close and motivated team with a strong workplace culture. We recognise that diversity and inclusion are important to our work. We value the unique abilities and perspectives of our employees which allow us to continue to create a supportive environment that meets the needs of our people our business and the communities where we work. We encourage applications from individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive and respectful workplace.
The position descriptions for this role are here:
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If you would like further information about this role you are welcome to email the recruitment team at
If you wish to apply for this role please submit your CV and cover letter (attachments titled First Name Last Name CV or Cover Letter).
You can learn more about working for the SFO in this video close 4pm Friday 26 September 2025
During recruitment the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) collects personal information provided by you as a recruitment candidate for the purpose of assessing your candidacy for employment with the SFO. Your personal information will be treated in accordance with our obligations under the Privacy Act 2020.
In providing your personal information to the SFO you authorise the SFO to disseminate information about you to persons and third parties involved in the SFOs recruitment process. These persons and third parties may include SFO employees SFO contractors and agencies and individuals providing assessments probity background and identity check services. We do not use share or disclose personal information collected or received through the recruitment process except as set out in this statement with your consent or in accordance with the disclosure exceptions set out in the Privacy Act 2020.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
