Senior AML Regulator: Lead Investigations & Compliance

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government Joba in Auckland seeks a Senior AML Regulator to lead complex, high-risk supervision, investigations and enforcement. You will identify emerging risks, develop proportionate responses and engage senior stakeholders to support legally sound decisions.

The role strengthens team capability, coaches colleagues and advances regulatory tools and practice in a modern, risk-based AML/CFT regime. Fixed-term through June 2027 and NZD salary band applies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-risk supervision, investigations and enforcement work.
• Identify emerging risks and determine proportionate responses.
• Engage senior stakeholders and provide trusted advice on legally defensible decisions.
• Coach colleagues and improve regulatory tools, methodologies and practice.
• Translate risk into practical regulatory actions to improve outcomes.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Investigations

Financial crime knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory tools

Job description

New Zealand Government Joba in Auckland seeks a Senior AML Regulator to lead complex, high-risk supervision, investigations and enforcement. You will identify emerging risks, develop proportionate responses and engage senior stakeholders to support legally sound decisions.

The role strengthens team capability, coaches colleagues and advances regulatory tools and practice in a modern, risk-based AML/CFT regime. Fixed-term through June 2027 and NZD salary band applies.