Senior AML Regulator – Lead Complex Regulatory Risk

Candidate Experience Site - Department of Internal Affairs; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Internal Affairs in New Zealand is seeking a Senior AML Regulator to lead complex regulatory work and shape AML/CFT regulation. You will supervise high-risk cases, analyse information, engage senior stakeholders and influence outcomes to strengthen the regulatory regime.

The role requires extensive experience in regulation, compliance and financial crime, with AML/CFT knowledge preferred. Join a mission-driven regulator focused on integrity and impact across national systems.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in regulation, compliance, investigations, fraud, audit or financial crime.
• Ability to lead complex work and influence without formal people-management responsibility.
• AML/CFT knowledge is highly desirable, with strategic judgement and clear writing.
• Trusted relationship-building at senior levels is important.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, sensitive and high-risk supervision, investigation and enforcement work.
• Identify emerging risks and propose proportionate regulatory responses using evidence.
• Coach colleagues and improve regulatory tools, methods and practice.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Risk analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Enforcement actions

Legislation interpretation

Coaching and tooling

Job description

Department of Internal Affairs in New Zealand is seeking a Senior AML Regulator to lead complex regulatory work and shape AML/CFT regulation. You will supervise high-risk cases, analyse information, engage senior stakeholders and influence outcomes to strengthen the regulatory regime.

The role requires extensive experience in regulation, compliance and financial crime, with AML/CFT knowledge preferred. Join a mission-driven regulator focused on integrity and impact across national systems.