Radio Spectrum Investigator

Tēnei tūranga – About the role

The Radio Spectrum Investigator is a specialist position in MBIE. The Radio Spectrum Investigator will bring their business understanding and perspective to work in partnership with their manager and other staff.

The Radio Spectrum Investigator contributes to the operations of the Radio Spectrum Management team. The team manages the radio spectrum in several key ways:

• Controlling interference from electrical and electronic equipment through an EMC compliance framework. This framework, which includes elements of public awareness and education, must carefully balance the need to minimise business compliance costs with the need for effective protection of radio spectrum resource
• Controlling interference between uses and users through a licensing and registration system which includes prescribing technical rules and standards
• Taking enforcement action against non-compliant behaviour. This includes the issuing of warnings and infringement notice fines and, where necessary, application for and execution of search warrants, summary prosecution and court attendance.

The Radio Spectrum Investigator is responsible for delivering day to day operational outputs of the Radio Spectrum Management Group, taking into account operational decisions, policies and practices consistent with the Radiocommunications Act and Regulations.

Ngā herenga – Requirements of the role

Personal specifications

• Good knowledge of broadcasting, telecommunications, power reticulation systems and radiocommunication systems
• 12 – 18 months experience in radiocommunications field (university projects or work experience)
• Good analytical thinking ability
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Self-managing – has ability to work independently
• Self-directing
• Ability to quickly assimilate new information or areas of work
• Capable of developing alternative solutions to achieving desired outcomes
• Can-do attitude
• Ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships
• Good communication skills
• Proven ability to develop trust and credibility with stakeholders, managers and staff
• Understanding of MBIE and where the team fits in delivering outcomes for the Ministry
• Required to drive
• The health, safety and wellbeing of our people is important and it is a requirement for you to be fully vaccinated to work at MBIE
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Takohanga tuhinga o mua – Key accountabilities and deliverables

Critical areas of success

The Radio Spectrum Investigator will be required to deliver results in the following areas.

• Contributing to the day to day work of the team. This will include:
  • Conducting audits to ensure compliance in radiocommunications equipment and products
  • Carrying out investigations into radio interference to safety of life, commercial and broadcast services
  • Enforcing compliance with the Radiocommunications Act and Regulations
• Contributing to the delivery of radio inspection services, products and programmes that actively support and contribute to the achievement of the Ministry’s outcomes and that deliver to the needs of internal and external stakeholders
• When requested, will investigate radio interference at high profile public events e.g. Rugby, Cricket and Football World Cup events, yachting, motor racing and other international competitions
• Engages in across government and industry processes in relation to relevant regulatory environment
• Plays a lead role in providing advice on operational issues that contribute to regulatory and policy development

Auditing

• Conducts audits in relation to:
  • Radiocommunications transmitting equipment
  • Radio examiners
  • Product compliance
• Conducts radiated signal and coupled measurements of radio communication transmitting equipment to determine licence compliance. This includes checking for continued use of equipment where the licence has been revoked
• Conducts EMC folder and product and supplier audits, assessing that documentation and labelling is appropriate to the level of spectrum risk. Fully informs auditees of their obligations and the benefits of compliance
• Audits radio examiners to determine compliance with prescribed examination process and practices so that examinee’s competencies are established as meeting national and international requirements
• Measurements are completed in accordance with ISO 9001 quality system registration
• Client feedback supports a high level of professional educational and effective service delivery
• Full record of assessment is recorded to establish a clear audit trail of the findings and outcome, and of a high standard of evidence supporting court action where necessary
• Follow up action resolves noncompliance or interference issues and is applied fairly and consistently

Investigative work

• Undertakes enforcement action against non-compliant behaviour
• Undertakes the role of an investigating officer in situations of non-compliance by undertaking a formal investigation suitable to support enforcement action, up to and including prosecution
• Assesses non-compliance impact, issuing warnings or recommending infringement notices
• Exerts authority to apply for and execute search warrants
• Represents MBIE in legal proceedings in court appearances

Self-Management

• Takes responsibility for own behaviour and is open to development
• Models positive behaviours
• Models the desired values and culture of the organisation
• Willingly shares knowledge, expertise and within the team and with others in the organisation
• Acts with honesty and integrity
• Welcomes feedback and is receptive to input from others

Safety and wellbeing

• Manages own personal health and safety, and takes appropriate action to deal with workplace hazards, accidents and incidents
• Displays commitment through actively supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives
• Ensures own and others safety at all times
• Complies with relevant safety and wellbeing policies, procedures, safe systems of work and event reporting
• Reports all incidents/accidents, including near misses in a timely fashion
• Is involved in health and safety through participation and consultation

Tō tūranga i roto i te Manatū – Your place in the Ministry

The Radio Investigator position reports into the Manger, Radio Spectrum Investigations within the Market Integrity branch. The branch sits within the Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery group.

More information about MBIE’s structure

To mātou aronga – What we do for Aotearoa New Zealand

Hīkina Whakatutuki is the te reo Māori name for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Hīkina means to uplift. Whakatutuki means to move forward, to make successful. Our name speaks to our purpose, Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All.

To Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All, we put people at the heart of our mahi. Based on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi, we are committed to upholding authentic partnerships with Māori.

As agile public service leaders, we use our breadth and experience to navigate the ever-changing world. We are service providers, policy makers, investors and regulators. We engage with diverse communities, businesses and regions. Our work touches on the daily lives of New Zealanders. We grow opportunities (Puāwai), guard and protect (Kaihāpai) and innovate and navigate towards a better future (Auaha).

Ngā matatau – Our competencies

Cultivates innovation We create new and better ways for the organisation to be successful by challenging the status quo generating new and creative ideas and translating them into workable solutions.

Nimble learning We are curious and actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems by learning as we go when facing new situations and challenges.

Customer focus We build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions by listening and gaining insights into the needs of the communities we serve and actively seeking and responding to feedback.

Decision quality We make quality and timely decisions that shape the future for our communities and keep the organisation moving forward by relying on an appropriate mix of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement to make valid and reliable decisions.

Action oriented We step up, taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with purpose, urgency and discipline by taking responsibility, ownership and action on challenges, and being accountable for the results.

Collaborates We connect, working together to build partnerships with our communities, working collaboratively to meet shared objectives by gaining trust and support of others; actively seeking the views, experiences, and opinions of others and by working co-operatively with others across MBIE, the public sector and external stakeholder groups.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

As an agency of the public service, MBIE has a responsibility to contribute to the Crown meeting its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Te Tiriti). Meeting our commitment to Te Tiriti will contribute towards us realising the overall aims of Te Ara Amiorangi – Our Path, Our Direction, and achieve the outcome of Growing New Zealand for All. The principles of Te Tiriti - including partnership, good faith, and active protection – are at the core of our work. MBIE is committed to delivering on our obligations as a Treaty partner with authenticity and integrity and to enable Māori interests. We are committed to ensuring that MBIE is well placed to meet our obligations under the Public Service Act 2020 (Te Ao Tūmatanui) to support the Crown in strengthening the Māori/Crown Relationship under the Treaty and to build MBIE’s capability, capacity and cultural intelligence to deliver this.

Mahi i roto i te Ratonga Tūmatanui – Working in the public service

Ka mahitahi mātou o te ratonga tūmatanui kia hei painga mō ngā tāngata o Aotearoa i āianei, ā, hei ngā rā ki tua hoki. He kawenga tino whaitake tā mātou hei tautoko i te Karauna i runga i āna hononga ki a ngāi Māori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ka tautoko mātou i te kāwanatanga manapori. Ka whakakotahingia mātou e te wairua whakarato ki ō mātou hapori, ā, e arahina ana mātou e ngā mātāpono me ngā tikanga matua o te ratonga tūmatanui i roto i ā mātou mahi.

In the public service we work collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future. We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi. We support democratic government. We are unified by a spirit of service to our communities and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work.

What does it mean to work in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Public Service?(external link) — Te Kawa Mataaho The Public Service Commission