Manager, AML/CFT & Charities Investigations – Growth & Change

Department of Internal Affairs; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 138,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington is seeking a Manager of AML/CFT and Charities Investigations. This fixed-term, full-time leadership role oversees a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality investigations and regulatory outcomes.

You will translate strategy into actionable work programmes, drive capability growth, and work closely with senior technical experts and legal partners to maintain rigorous standards and impactful enforcement outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading investigations teams in complex environments.
• Strong change management and growth experience.
• Strategic vision with disciplined execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary investigations team across AML/CFT and Charities.
• Translate strategy into priorities, work programmes and delivery.
• Set quality, consistency and professional standards in investigations.
• Navigate change and support staff through evolving models.
• Collaborate with technical experts, legal partners and senior leaders.
• Foster accountability, learning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington is seeking a Manager of AML/CFT and Charities Investigations. This fixed-term, full-time leadership role oversees a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality investigations and regulatory outcomes.

You will translate strategy into actionable work programmes, drive capability growth, and work closely with senior technical experts and legal partners to maintain rigorous standards and impactful enforcement outcomes.