Senior AML Regulator

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

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington is seeking a Senior AML Regulator to lead complex regulatory work, investigations and enforcement in a modern, risk-based AML/CFT framework. You will identify emerging risks, coordinate interventions and advise on legally defensible decisions.

You will work with a dedicated team, strengthening regulatory capability and engaging with businesses to promote compliant behaviour.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in regulation, compliance, investigations, fraud, audit, financial crime or law.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities in high-risk settings.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-risk supervision, investigations and enforcement work.
• Analyse information to make evidence-based, proportionate decisions.
• Engage senior stakeholders and provide trusted regulatory guidance.
• Coach colleagues and improve regulatory tools and practices.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Regulatory investigations

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

AML/CFT knowledge

Job description

# Senior AML Regulator at Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Type:** Permanent **Hours:** Full time **Location:** Wellington **Business Group**: Regulatory Services **Branch:** Regulation and Identity Services **Salary:** $100,989 - $125,675 (Midpoint of the band is $112,209)**Senior AML Regulator | Lead complex regulatory work and help shape the future of AML/CFT regulation in Aotearoa**New Zealand's AML/CFT system is changing - and we are looking for people who want to help shape what comes next.Join Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs and help shape a modern regulator that protects our financial system from money laundering and terrorism financing.We are building a sophisticated, risk-based regulator that uses data, technology and sound judgement to focus effort where it will have the greatest impact. We need senior regulators who can lead complex work, understand risk and influence better regulatory outcomes whilst being able to manage key stakeholder engagement with businesses to help achieve better regulatory outcomes.As a Senior AML Regulator, you will lead complex, sensitive and high-risk supervision, investigation and enforcement work. Using intelligence and evidence, you will identify emerging risks, determine proportionate responses, lead regulatory interventions, engage senior stakeholders and provide trusted advice on legally defensible decisions.You will also strengthen team capability through coaching, peer review and better regulatory tools and practice. If you want to change behaviour, disrupt financial crime and make compliance simpler for those trying to do the right thing, we want to hear from you.**We're looking for a senior regulator who:*** leads complex regulatory assessments, investigations and interventions with confidence and sound judgement* analyses complex or incomplete information to make clear, evidence-based and proportionate decisions* identifies emerging and system-level risks and translates them into practical action* uses education, engagement, influence and enforcement to achieve outcomes* communicates credibly, interprets legislation and handles challenging senior-level conversations* coach's colleagues and improves regulatory tools, methodologies and practice.You will bring substantial experience in **regulation, compliance, investigations, fraud, audit, financial crime or law**, and the ability to lead complex work and influence without formal people-management responsibility. AML/CFT knowledge is highly desirable, along with strategic judgement, clear writing and trusted relationship-building.**Why now?**DIA has moved to become New Zealand's sole AML/CFT regulator, creating an opportunity to strengthen regulatory capability and build a highly effective, responsive and risk-based regulator.To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nzTo review the full job description, please click here.In return, we offer:* Meaningful work with national impact.* Opportunities to deepen your regulatory, investigative and AML/CFT expertise.* Exposure to complex compliance and enforcement activity.* Flexible working arrangements.* A supportive team culture and ongoing professional development.**How to apply I Me pēhea te tuku tono**We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal acess.Applications for this role close **5pm, Thursday 19 November 2026.**## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Department of Internal Affairs || Location: | Wellington || Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time || Category: | Project/Procurement/Risk Assurance || Date listed: | 05-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 19-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 1003107\\_1793843026 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | http://www.dia.govt.nz |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.