Based on 1 submission across Aotearoa
Investigates complaints, incidents, or regulatory breaches by gathering evidence, interviewing people, and analysing records. Prepares findings and recommendations within legal frameworks. Works across government, insurance, and corporate settings in NZ. The role requires methodical thinking, patience, and the discipline to keep detailed, defensible records. It suits people who can remain objective while handling sensitive or confrontational interviews. The work requires handling pressure without cutting corners, since findings must stand up to scrutiny. Character and objectivity often count as much as method for senior investigative posts.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 1 submissions
Based on 1 anonymous submissions
Across 1 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Investigation Officer in New Zealand is $110,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $110,000 (10th percentile) to $110,000 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $110,000 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.
Median pay by experience: Senior (6-9 Yrs) $110,000.
Based on 1 submissions
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