Principal Investigation Specialist

• Lead complex investigations into serious dog control offences and support successful prosecutions
• Provide expert guidance and training to frontline officers on investigative best practice
• Collaborate across teams to enhance public safety and ensure legal compliance

He angitūtanga: The Opportunity

Join Auckland Council’s Animal Management team as a Principal Investigations Specialist, leading complex investigations under the Dog Control Act 1996, Crimes Act 1961, and Local Government Act. This pivotal role involves managing serious dog control offences, providing operational guidance and training to frontline officers, and collaborating closely with Legal Services and senior management.

This is a permanent full-time term role, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Location 135 Albert Street, Auckland CBD.

He kōrero mōu:  About You

We are seeking a seasoned investigator with a minimum of 5 years' experience in law enforcement, as a qualified Detective or similar. Your expertise in investigative best practices, legislation, and case management will be crucial in leading high-stakes investigations and ensuring compliance with legal standards. A current, full clean NZ driver’s licence is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage investigations into serious dog control offences, ensuring adherence to legal and organisational standards.
• Provide operational guidance and training to frontline staff, enhancing their investigative skills and knowledge.
• Collaborate with Legal Services to evaluate case files, prepare reports, and support successful prosecutions.

Ngā āh0uatanga kei a mātou:  What We Offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE.

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.

Me Tono Ināianei! Apply now!

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Salary ranges from $102,595 and $120,700 plus KiwiSaver and benefits.

Find a copy of the position description here: https://bit.ly/45IQDNH

Applications close 11 July 2025.

The role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test prior to offer. 

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
 
Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.