Online Gambling Regulator — Safeguard Consumers

Candidate Experience Site - Department of Internal Affairs; Wellington; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs seeks a Regulator to deliver New Zealand's online gambling regulatory regime, supporting the safe introduction of online casino gambling and reducing gambling-related harm.

The role involves licensing, compliance monitoring, investigations and enforcement across both licensed and unlicensed markets, and requires building strong relationships with providers, agencies and international partners to protect consumers.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance and enforcement.
• Knowledge of consumer protection and harm minimisation.
• Experience with licensing and regulatory decision-making.
• Experience in investigations, complaints management or intelligence gathering.
• Experience regulating online environments.
• Experience in gambling, financial services or payments sectors.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with advertising, marketing or digital platforms.
• Experience with international collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regulatory oversight for online gambling, education, engagement, licensing and enforcement.
• Monitor compliance and manage investigations and complaints.
• Build relationships with providers, government agencies, and international partners to support informed regulatory decisions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Consumer protection

Licensing

Investigations

Data analysis

Digital platforms

International collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory enforcement

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

The Department of Internal Affairs seeks a Regulator to deliver New Zealand's online gambling regulatory regime, supporting the safe introduction of online casino gambling and reducing gambling-related harm.

The role involves licensing, compliance monitoring, investigations and enforcement across both licensed and unlicensed markets, and requires building strong relationships with providers, agencies and international partners to protect consumers.