Senior Investigator, AMLCFT
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
$ 100359 - 124891
Posted on:
16-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Type:Permanent
Hours:Full time
Location:Wellington Auckland and/or Christchurch
Business Group: Regulatory Services
Branch:Regulation and Identity Services
Salary:$100359 - $124891
At the Department of Internal Affairs the work we do makes New Zealand a better place for those born here and those new New Zealanders who have chosen to call this country home.
The Regulatory and Identity Services branch is responsible for regulatory systems and functions related to charities gambling anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) digital safety passports civil registries citizenship and identity management.
Senior Investigator AML/CFT
Who we are:
Working at the Department of Internal Affairs youll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.
The Regulatory Services Group leads and influences key regulatory systems for New Zealand including Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism Gambling and the gambling system we deliver community wellbeing through reducing gambling related harms; in Charities Services we regulate over 29000 registered charities and support the Charities Registration Board to promote public trust and effective use of charitable resources; and in the anti-money laundering and countering the financial of terrorism (AML/CFT) system we protect the trust in the financial systems of Aotearoa.
We are a responsive risk-based regulator focused on reducing harm and ensuring that iwi hapū and communities across Aotearoa are safe resilient and thriving.
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Investigator to join a small highly specialised team at an exciting time while we strengthen our investigation function in our AML/CFT Regulatory services group. This is a particularly interesting role where you will be responsible for leading high-quality investigations and prosecutions into serious complex and harmful non-compliance by businesses we supervise (our regulated sector) under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering and Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT Act).
Success in the role hinges on your seasoned investigative skills. Youll rely on accomplished interviewing techniques problem-solving aptitude analytical ability and report writing skills to collect assess and report on large financial data sets and extensive documentation. Collaborating with teams across the business and various partner agencies your effective and influential engagement skills will be environment is fast-paced dynamic and often uncertain so were looking for an adaptable and innovative investigative practitioner who is a passionate team player.
About you:
As a seasoned investigator you will have experience knowledge and skills that you will bring to this position as follows:
Essential
- Experience conducting and leading end-to-end investigations in complex cases involving large volumes of data.
- Manage time effectively to prioritise multiple competing demands in investigations and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written skills assisting in preparation and presentation of civil and criminal cases for court action and other enforcement outcomes as required.
- Strong and effective interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain productive relationships across adiverse stakeholder base.
- A tertiary qualification or equivalent experience relevant to investigation accounting or legal areas is required.
- A passion for continuous improvement with sound planning and task prioritisation skills.
Desirable
- Preferably you will have experience working with another regulator in a law enforcement financial services background and/or forensic accounting roles. We will also consider other backgrounds providing you can demonstrate curiosity attention to detail and ability to analyse large amounts of data and documentation.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate Security Clearance. Use this tool to check if you might be eligible for a security clearance: Eligibility self-check tool Protective Security Requirement
If youre looking for a new challenge that encourages you to think innovatively to help make a difference to Aotearoa and its people then Internal Affairs could be the place for you.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.
Applications close:5pm 30 October 2025
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Bank Secrecy Act
- Bioinformatics
- Fraud
- Genetics
- Interviewing
- Law Enforcement
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Writing Skills
About Company
At the Department of Internal Affairs, the work we do makes New Zealand a better place for those born here, and those new New Zealanders who have chosen to call this country home.
