Senior Investigator Covert Operations NZ

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

Whats in it for you when youre part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart

• Access to over 100 exclusive team member benefits across health shopping travel and stay wealth work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe and travelling store team member opportunities

• Were genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us that pathway is yours to build

About the role

As the Senior Investigator Covert Operations you will work within our Loss Prevention team to take the lead or delegate on a variety of differing types of investigations as well as provide recommendations on appropriate management controls.

You will work with a variety of stakeholders at varying levels of the business across the end-to-end investigation process. You will investigate and remedy all actual and potential areas of loss and breaches of policy and procedures.

Whats involved:

• Conduct end-to-end investigations according to business guidelines to an appropriate outcome including reporting back to stakeholders on completion with outcomes

• Assess and review preliminary investigations undertaken by Loss Prevention Advisors providing advice and guidance or taking on complex cases

• Guide and mentor key stakeholders in developing and implementing appropriate prevention methodologies including recommendations from completed investigations

• Identify current and future risks to the business and produce workable solutions to focus on risk reduction and crime prevention

• Coach mentor and guide the Loss Prevention team as needed across the process

Who were looking for:

You will be experienced across a similar environment ideally having dealt heavily with investigations. You may have come from a background within retail HR or law enforcement and will bring excellent skills in understanding the complexities of loss prevention.

Youll be highly analytical able to problem solve and make decisions across appropriate outcomes as well as well adept at interviewing to ensure a thorough investigation is completed.

Youll be comfortable taking the lead on complex investigations and utilising your knowledge across the legislative landscape whilst also understanding your obligations within your role.

Youll need:

• Previous experience in a similar role with strong experience in conducting investigations preferably within retail or law enforcement

• University Graduate and/or Professional Certificate or equivalent

• Strong understanding and application of relevant New Zealand legislation

• Demonstrated proficiency in statement taking evidence gathering and brief/document preparation

• Ability to lead others coach mentor and train other team members on Loss Prevention

• Great communication skills as well as the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the business

This role will be predominantly based out of our Support Office location and require travel between store locations across NZ. A vehicle is provided so a valid drivers licence is essential.

Nau mai haere mai - youll be part of a workplace where youll feel like you belong.

We love the diversity across our teams brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages cultural backgrounds abilities sexual orientations and gender identities. Join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates all voices perspectives and contributions and reflects the communities we serve across Aotearoa. We value te reo Māori and tikanga Māori and we respect the whenua we do business on.

Please note you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

Were all about fairness at Bunnings and our teams here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments just let us know - were here to help. If youve got the experience skills and drive to grow - but dont quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support contact us at .

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. Were proud to support project builders commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores trade centres frame and truss sites and online.

At Bunnings our purpose is simple: were here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether thats backing our team to grow supporting customers to take on new projects or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If youre ready to have a go apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us background checks may be required. This can include police employment medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.