Senior AML Regulator

Department of Internal Affairs; Wellington; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work with national impact

Opportunities to deepen AML/CFT and监管执

Exposure to complex compliance and en-

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team culture and ongoing PD

Job summary

Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington is seeking a Senior AML Regulator to lead complex regulatory work and shape AML/CFT regulation in Aotearoa. You will assess risks, engage with businesses and influence outcomes in a modern, data‑driven regulator.

We value strategic judgement, clear writing and strong stakeholder relations as you guide investigations and enforcement while supporting professional development within Regulation and Identity Services.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in regulation, compliance, investigations, fraud, audit, financial crime or law.
• Ability to lead complex work and influence without formal people-management responsibility.
• AML/CFT knowledge is desirable with strong judgement and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

Skills

Regulation

Compliance

Investigations

Fraud

Audit

Financial crime

AML/CFT knowledge

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead 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

Requirements

• 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.nz

Benefits 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

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.