Senior AML Regulator: Lead High-Impact Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Regulatory expertise development

Complex compliance exposure

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs NZ seeks a Senior AML Regulator to lead complex supervision, investigations and enforcement in our evolving AML/CFT regime in Aotearoa.

You will shape regulatory outcomes, engage senior stakeholders, and coach teams to lift capability while applying risk-based approaches. This permanent, full-time role based in Wellington offers meaningful national impact and opportunities to deepen AML/CFT expertise.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in regulation, compliance, investigations, fraud, audit or law.
• AML/CFT knowledge is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to lead complex work and influence without formal people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high‑risk supervision, investigations and enforcement work.
• Identify emerging risks and propose proportionate regulatory responses.
• Engage senior stakeholders and provide trusted, legally defensible advice.

Skills

Regulation

Compliance

Investigations

Fraud

Financial crime

Law

Job description

The Department of Internal Affairs NZ seeks a Senior AML Regulator to lead complex supervision, investigations and enforcement in our evolving AML/CFT regime in Aotearoa.

You will shape regulatory outcomes, engage senior stakeholders, and coach teams to lift capability while applying risk-based approaches. This permanent, full-time role based in Wellington offers meaningful national impact and opportunities to deepen AML/CFT expertise.