Investigator (L2) Organised Crime at Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Help protect the integrity of New Zealand's tax system. Inland Revenue is seeking a Customer Compliance Specialist - Organised Crime to help address serious and complex tax risks associated with organised criminal networks.

You'll support our intelligence-led Compliance Work Programme and play a critical role in disrupting financial activity that undermines the tax system. This role sits at the intersection of financial analysis, investigation and risk. You'll work across Inland Revenue and with partner agencies to identify high-risk behaviours, shape responses and influence system-level outcomes.

What you'll do

• Unpick complex financial arrangements using strong financial-forensic and investigative skills
• Proactively manage a programme of work targeting tax risks linked to organised crime and criminal networks
• Provide high-quality technical advice and financial intelligence to support audit, compliance and investigative activities
• Use information and intelligence to understand customer behaviour, negotiate outcomes and resolve compliance issues
• Analyse financial accounts and risk profiles to determine appropriate interventions, including investigative, educative or enforcement actions
• Prepare casework and documentation, working with Legal Services to support long-term customer compliance
• Contribute to coordinated, cross-agency responses to organised-crime-related tax risks

What you'll bring

• This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain NZSIS security clearance
• Experience in financial analysis, forensic accounting, investigations or compliance, ideally with exposure to financial crime, money laundering or organised crime
• An inquisitive mindset - able to connect information, test assumptions and see patterns others miss
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills - able to present findings clearly and design pragmatic solutions.
• High EQ, resilience and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment
• Experience working within New Zealand's legal or regulatory frameworks, with high ethical standards and strong judgment
• The ability to build trusted relationships across government and engage confidently with partner agencies
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable

Why IR?

You'll join a supportive, intelligence-led environment where your expertise directly contributes to disrupting organised-crime-related tax risks and strengthening system integrity. You'll have access to meaningful work, ongoing development and flexible working options.

The hours of work are 75 hours 50 minutes per fortnight to be worked between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday, and the salary range is between $94,057 and $116,079.

Ready to apply?

Submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements.

Applications close at 9am on Tuesday 07 April 2026.