Senior AML Regulator: Lead Complex Investigations & Regulation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful national impact

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a Senior AML Regulator to lead complex regulatory work, supervise investigations, and provide trusted advice on enforcement actions in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will drive risk-based approaches, engage senior stakeholders, and shape the evolving AML/CFT regime.

The role requires extensive regulatory experience, strong judgement and the ability to influence without direct people management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in regulation, compliance, investigations or financial crime.
• Ability to lead high‑risk supervision and enforcement.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex regulatory assessments, investigations and interventions.
• Analyse information to inform evidence-based and proportionate decisions.
• Coach colleagues and improve regulatory tools and practice.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Risk assessment

Investigations

Fraud / financial crime

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory communication

Education

Law or regulatory degree

Job description

New Zealand Government is seeking a Senior AML Regulator to lead complex regulatory work, supervise investigations, and provide trusted advice on enforcement actions in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will drive risk-based approaches, engage senior stakeholders, and shape the evolving AML/CFT regime.

The role requires extensive regulatory experience, strong judgement and the ability to influence without direct people management.