Supervisor - Financial Crime Group (VAT)

New Zealand Police

  • New Zealand
  • $102,808-108,894 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Supervisor - Virtual Assets Team
  • Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
  • Office of Constable/Police Employee
  • Permanent, Full Time
  • Nationally Advertised Vacancy
  • JR 5472087
E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your faceMō te tūnga | About the roleThe Financial Crime Group (FCG) is comprised of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Asset Recovery Units (ARU), Money Laundering Teams (MLT) and Virtual Assets Team (VAT) with 200 staff and a presence across all 12 Policing Districts.The purpose of the FCG is to investigate and deny criminals the opportunity to benefit from their offending or to re-invest in criminal activity. They investigate complex asset recovery investigations under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009, individuals involved in money laundering under the Crimes Act 1961, and operationalise intelligence from the NZFIU and the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.The Virtual Assets Team was established in January 2024 to provide a dedicated resource to grow NZ Police's capability in identifying and investigating the growing presence of virtual assets within financial investigations. The team currently consists of a Supervisor and three Specialist Investigators. The VAT investigators identify, trace, and restrain virtual assets that have been used to facilitate or are the proceeds of crime.The VAT provides subject matter expertise and operational support to both criminal and proceeds of crime investigations within FCG. They provide training and upskilling across FCG, including guidance around best practice, and ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are in place internally, and with key partners including the Official Assignee (OA), Industry, and International Partners.This position presents an opportunity for someone wishing to develop their leadership skills, technical knowledge and experience with Virtual Assets and the emerging risks they present. The Supervisor - VAT is responsible for leading investigation phases involving virtual assets, undertaking blockchain investigation and analysis, report and affidavit writing, and providing subject matter expertise advice to MLT, ARU, FIU and Crown Solicitors.While the team is located at PNHQ, a move to Prosser Street in Porirua is slated for 2026/27.Key Accountabilities:
  • Lead and manage complex serious crime investigations
  • Lead the Virtual Assets Team to provide subject matter expertise to criminal and civil investigations involving virtual assets including identifying, tracing, reporting and evidencing blockchain data, and seizing of virtual assets
  • Support and develop Our People
  • Connect with workgroups within FCG, NZP, and other key partners
  • Display behaviours consistent with our core values and contribution towards the strategic goals of the FCG and NZ Police
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bringWe are looking for an experienced supervisor with broad investigative knowledge who can manage a team involved in reactive and proactive investigations.Experience in ensuring accurate and detailed financial investigations can be evidenced, together with management of organisational risk, are principal features of the role. The applicant will also be able to critically analyse financial and blockchain data to isolate and extract relevant information and present findings with confidence in written documentation, as well as in a court environment.Additionally, you will have experience in:
  • Proven leadership skills in bringing teams together and developing individual capabilities across the group.
  • An understanding, and ability to drive the development of expertise in identifying, tracing, and seizing virtual assets, and developing related policy and procedure.
  • Planning, coordinating, and deploying resources to meet demand with strong time management.
  • Critical decision making and the ability to recognise and manage risk while working in a dynamic environment.
  • Monitoring international trends and emerging threats to ensure an evidentially sound and appropriate investigative response can be delivered.
  • Communicating and collaborating with a wide variety of internal and external partners.
Essential requirements:
  • The successful applicant must reside in the Wellington region or be willing to relocate.
  • Please note that the location of this position is subject to change due to a proposed workgroup relocation but will remain in the Wellington region.
For Constabulary applicants, the following are required:
  • Must be Detective qualified
  • Current CPK at the rank of Sergeant
For Employee applicants, the following are required:
  • Must be able to fulfil the requirements of an Authorised Officer (including initial PCT fitness assessment)
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
  • Current CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Constabulary only).
  • For both Constabulary & Police Employees:
  • Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date or
  • Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.
This role is Team Leader level. You can refer to for further information on the requirementsTo view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:Security Clearance RequirementsTo be eligible for this role, you must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET national security clearance.The minimum criteria for this level of national security clearance is:NZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or:
  • A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or
  • A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, or United States of America, and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:Mo tātou | About usNew 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:Tono ināianei | Apply nowIf 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:All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.Utu ā-tau | SalaryThis position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $102,808 and $108,894 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Sunday 14th September 2025. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 6 October 2025.If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact

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