Specialist Adult Witness Interviewer - Adult Sexual Assault Team at NZ Police, Auckland - Auckland;Auckland - Auckland and Hamilton;Auckland - Auckland Central;Auckland - Helensville;Auckland - Manukau;Auckland - Manurewa;Auckland - Otara;Auckland - Papakura;Auckland - Pukekohe;Auckland

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We’re working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business’ and achieve long-term change.

Specialist Adult Witness Interviewer - Adult Sexual Assault Team

• Based at Multi Agency Centre, Manukau
• Office of Constable/Police Employee
• Permanent – Full Time
• NAV
• JR 6049913

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‘Striving for excellence through valuing diversity of thought, positive mindset, teamwork, and collaborative partnerships’

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Counties Manukau CIB are seeking a Specialist Witness Interviewer to join the Adult Sexual Assault Team. As a specialist interviewer you will play a vital role in serious crime investigations. You will lead evidential interviews with witnesses of sexual and serious crime, prioritise their safety and wellbeing, and build strong lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will contribute to investigations through skilled interviewing and investigative support. If you're empathetic, detail-focused, and ready to contribute to safer communities, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Key Accountabilities:

• Conduct evidential interviews with victims and witnesses of sexual and serious crime.
• Collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stake holders.
• Contribute meaningfully to a dynamic team in line with our core values.
• Build trust and rapport with vulnerable victims and witnesses.
• Individually responsible and accountable - Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation with an ability to work with minimal supervision.

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring

Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

• Strong communication skills – able to build trust and rapport with vulnerable witnesses
• Attention to detail – accurately gather, assess, and present sensitive information
• Emotional resilience – capable of managing challenging interviews and supporting others
• Team mindset – works collaboratively across units and with external support services
• Commitment to integrity – upholds high ethical standards and respects cultural diversity

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• Specialist Witness Interviewer (level 3) accredited, or
• Will undertake to attend the next available course, generally held at the RNZPC over the course of a week.
• Will maintain the accreditation.  

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser: 

https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/2026-09/Specialist%20Adult%20Witness%20Interviewer%20-%20ASAT.pdf

Mo tātou | About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.

Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.

The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono ināianei | Apply now

If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing  and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.   For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers  

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on 28th of September 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact jeff.masoe@police.govt.nz