Investigator

Ko wai tātau | About us:

Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is the professional body for kaiako | teachers across the motu, supporting the profession from early childhood through to secondary education in both English and Māori medium settings.  We work with and for around 150,000 registered and certificated teachers in Aotearoa.

We are deeply committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and uplifting the status and mana of the teaching profession.

Our Wellington CBD office offers stunning views of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, just steps from the Railway Station. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture, with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Mō te tūranga | About the role:

You will be responsible for conducting investigations into teacher conduct on behalf of the Complaints Assessment Committee (CAC) to support their decision-making processes. This is a dynamic and varied role that requires a strong understanding of natural justice, along with sound judgement and analytical skills.

Reporting to the Ārahi Tirotiro | Lead Investigator, you will manage your own caseload, prepare investigation reports, gather evidence, and work closely with our legal and operations teams. You will engage with kaiako | teachers, tumuaki | principals, tamariki | children, and key stakeholders across the education sector.

He kōrero mōu | About you:

You are someone who can build strong relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of people. You are resilient, organised, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

At times, you will be required to travel within Aotearoa to attend hearings and to meet with members of the profession.  A full, clean New Zealand driver licence is required.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally come with the following attributes:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Education, Law, Police, or a related discipline)

• Strong competency of Tikanga, Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and Te Reo Māori

• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience of Pasifika values and cultures is highly regarded. Fluency in a Pasifika language would be considered an advantage

• Experience in investigations, regulatory work, and/or within the New Zealand education sector

• Knowledge of the New Zealand education system and its professional standards

• Proven ability to produce high-quality, formal written reports

Ka pēhea koe ka tono mai l How to apply:

To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your current CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your motivation and what you would bring to the role. Applications close 5pm, 9th of October 2026.

Please note: This role is being advertised both internally and externally.  We are committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process and encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals.  Shortlisting and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date.

For inquiries, contact our Te Ohu Pūmanawa Tāngata tīma | People & Culture team: [email protected]

You must be legally entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.  We can only consider applications from candidates who hold NZ Permanent Residency or Citizenship.  Appointment is subject to criminal record checks, reference and background checks, and psychometric testing.