Senior AML Regulator - Lead High-Impact Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Professional development

Flexible working

Supportive team

National impact

Job summary

Department of Internal Affairs in Auckland is seeking a Senior AML Regulator to lead complex supervision, investigations and enforcement under New Zealand's evolving AML/CFT regime. You will drive risk-based decisions, engage with senior stakeholders and shape regulatory practice to protect the financial system.

You will apply intelligence and evidence to determine proportionate responses, provide trusted guidance, and coach others to strengthen regulatory tools and approaches in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in regulation, compliance, investigations and financial crime.
• Ability to lead complex work and influence without direct people management.
• AML/CFT knowledge is highly desirable.
• Strong written and oral communication for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-risk supervision, investigation and enforcement work.
• Identify emerging risks and determine proportionate responses.
• Engage senior stakeholders and provide trusted regulatory advice.
• Coach colleagues and improve regulatory tools and practice.

Skills

Regulation

Compliance

Investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Auditing

Job description

Department of Internal Affairs in Auckland is seeking a Senior AML Regulator to lead complex supervision, investigations and enforcement under New Zealand's evolving AML/CFT regime. You will drive risk-based decisions, engage with senior stakeholders and shape regulatory practice to protect the financial system.

You will apply intelligence and evidence to determine proportionate responses, provide trusted guidance, and coach others to strengthen regulatory tools and approaches in a dynamic