Senior AML/CFT Investigator - Lead Complex Investigations

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs in New Zealand seeks a Senior Investigator AML/CFT to lead investigations of significant breaches under the AML/CFT Act 2009. You will collaborate with intelligence, legal and regulatory partners to deliver enforcement outcomes, manage complex casework, and prepare matters for court where required.

This role also involves mentoring investigators, contributing to risk-based regulatory practice, and supporting capability development across the team.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex investigations or enforcement activity.
• Experience preparing regulatory, civil, or criminal cases.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to interpret and apply legislation in complex situations.
• Sound judgement, resilience, and a high level of integrity.
• 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

Investigative leadership

Regulatory enforcement

Regulatory/Legal interpretation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Job description

The Department of Internal Affairs in New Zealand seeks a Senior Investigator AML/CFT to lead investigations of significant breaches under the AML/CFT Act 2009. You will collaborate with intelligence, legal and regulatory partners to deliver enforcement outcomes, manage complex casework, and prepare matters for court where required.

This role also involves mentoring investigators, contributing to risk-based regulatory practice, and supporting capability development across the team.