Lead AML/CFT Investigator – Complex Regulatory Enforcement

DIA; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington, New Zealand, seeks a Senior Investigator AML/CFT to lead investigations into significant breaches of the AML/CFT Act 2009, coordinating with intelligence, legal and regulatory partners.

The role includes mentoring investigators, handling complex casework and preparing matters for proceedings, with a risk-based, intelligence-led approach. Salary range: NZD 100,989–125,675 per year.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex investigations or enforcement activity.
• Experience preparing regulatory, civil, or criminal cases.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation in complex situations.
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex regulatory investigations and enforcement activity.
• Managing significant and often sensitive casework from commencement through to resolution.
• Preparing matters for regulatory, civil, or criminal proceedings where required.
• Analysing intelligence, evidence, and financial information to support investigative decision-making.
• Providing mentoring, coaching, and guidance to investigators.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of investigative processes, methodologies, and practice standards.
• Supporting the development of a consistent, risk-based, intelligence-led investigative function.

Skills

Investigation leadership

Regulatory/enforcement

Analytical thinking

Legislation interpretation

Integrity and judgement

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching/mentoring

Job description

Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington, New Zealand, seeks a Senior Investigator AML/CFT to lead investigations into significant breaches of the AML/CFT Act 2009, coordinating with intelligence, legal and regulatory partners.

The role includes mentoring investigators, handling complex casework and preparing matters for proceedings, with a risk-based, intelligence-led approach. Salary range: NZD 100,989–125,675 per year.