About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Discover a career with purpose at MBIE</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Lead high profile financial crime investigations, delivering expert analysis and evidence that supports successful prosecutions.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Shape strategy and influence policy, using your expertise to strengthen financial crime prevention and regulatory outcomes across New Zealand.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Permanent role which can be located in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Porirua or Christchurch.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Salary range: $118,390-$143,639 + KiwiSaver + Wellness Benefits</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Are you an experienced forensic accounting professional ready to make a real impact? We’re seeking a Principal Forensic Accountant to join Immigration Investigations. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">The role will bring strategic leadership, advanced expertise, and investigative excellence to the front line of tackling complex financial and economic crime.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">This is a unique opportunity to influence high-profile investigations, shape national approaches to financial crime, and contribute to strengthening organisational capability in a highly specialised environment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">As a Principal Forensic Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the investigation and prosecution of serious and complex financial crime. You will:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Lead and contribute to high-profile investigations, providing expert financial analysis and evidential support</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Shape investigative strategies and influence operational and policy approaches</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Prepare robust evidential material and present expert testimony in legal proceedings</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Collaborate across law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and legal professionals to achieve unified outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Drive continuous improvement in forensic accounting practices and tools</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">This role blends technical depth, strategic insight, and leadership, positioning you as a trusted advisor in complex, high-stakes environments.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Skills and Experience Required</strong></span></span><br> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Serious Fraud Office Act 1990 and broader public sector frameworks </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Proven experience analysing complex financial activity linked to criminal offending </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Confidence presenting expert evidence in court and preparing prosecution files </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Advanced skills in financial analysis tools (including Excel and visualisation software) </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear insights </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">A track record of influencing stakeholders and building trusted relationships across agencies </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strategic thinking, with the ability to connect investigative insights to broader regulatory impacts</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Practical experience in forensic accounting or financial investigations </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Chartered Accountant status (CA ANZ) or ability to obtain </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong understanding of New Zealand’s regulatory and government environment </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ability to obtain and maintain national security clearance</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Mahi Tahi – Better Together</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Māia – Bold and brave</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Pono Me Te Tika – Own It</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahunga roa o ngā iwi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapa kua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:</b></H2> </div><div><p><br><a title="" href="https://www.mbie.govt.nz/position-descriptions/immigration-compliance-and-investigation/principal-forensic-accountant" target="_self">Click here to view a position description. </a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">All applications must be submitted via our online process.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">We can't wait to hear from you!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Email Sarah Hutcheson at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> quoting ref MBIE/19718 if you have any further questions.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Applications close on Friday 3 July 2026.</strong></span></p> <p> </p></div></div></div>