Practice Leader – Investigations (AMLCFT)
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
$ 115425 - 143640
Posted on:
17 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi About this role
Type:Fixed Term
Hours:Full time
Location:Wellington
Business Group: Regulatory Services
Branch:Regulation and Identity Services
Salary:$115425 - $143640
Term: 1 January 2026 30 June 2027
A key part of New Zealands approach to tackling organised crime is making it harder for criminals or terrorist groups to move money through legitimate businesses. Thats the purpose of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulatory scheme which requires businesses to know their customers understand and manage risk and report suspicious activity to Police.
The Department of Internal Affairs currently shares regulatory oversight with the Reserve Bank and the Financial Markets Authority. From 1 July 2026 DIA will take on full responsibility as the sole AML/CFT regulator.
Were investing in our capability across the board to set ourselves up as a highly effective regulator its an exciting time to be part of work thats dynamic impactful and making a real difference.
About the role
Were looking for an experienced financial crime investigator to join our team as Practice Leader Investigations (AML/CFT). This is a fixed-term opportunity to lead and embed best-practice investigative standards during a critical time of transition and growth.
In this role youll:
- Lead the development and implementation of best-practice AML/CFT investigative methodologies tools and processes.
- Lead and assist on complex and large-scale AML/CFT investigations.
- Provide expert coaching mentoring and quality assurance to AML/CFT investigators.
- Ensure investigative practices are legally sound risk-based and aligned with strategic priorities.
- Champion continuous improvement and support the team to deliver high-quality impactful investigations that uphold the law and mitigate harm.
Youll work closely with the Manager Investigations AML/CFT and Charities and collaborate across DIA and with external enforcement partners to strengthen our regulatory impact.
What were looking for
- At least 5 years experience as a senior investigator leading and supporting financial crime investigations including large-scale or complex cases involving large volumes of data.
- Strong experience leading financial crime investigations including case management and preparation of prosecution files.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation including the AML/CFT Act Crimes Act Evidence Act and Search and Surveillance Act.
- Proven ability to coach and mentor investigators and uplift team capability.
- Excellent communication relationship management and process design skills.
- A tertiary qualification or equivalent experience and the ability to obtain police vetting and security clearance. Use this tool to check if you might be eligible for a security clearance:Eligibility self-check tool Protective Security Requirement
Why join us
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of AML/CFT regulation in New Zealand. Youll be part of a passionate collaborative team working to protect New Zealanders from financial crime and support a fair transparent financial system.
Applications close:5pm 21 November 2025
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Key Skills
- Practice Management
- Veterinary Experience
- Enterprise Architecture
- Office Manager Experience
- Enterprise Software
- Healthcare Management
- IaaS
- TOGAF
- Medical office experience
- Conflict Management
- COBIT
- Customer relationship management
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.
