Graduate AML Regulator

Type:Permanent
Hours:Full time
Location:Wellington
Business Group: Regulatory and Identity Services
Branch:Regulation Services
Salary:$62987 - $78384

Graduate AML Regulator Wellington

At the Department of Internal Affairs the work we do makes New Zealand a better place for those born here and those 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.

Ko mātou About Us

Keeping New Zealand in Business for Good.

• Commence your regulatory career in DIAs Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) group.
• Join a strong multi-discipline group that supervises AML/CFT sectors to protect New Zealand businesses from being used by criminals to launder money and finance terrorism.
• As part of the Regulatory Services in the Regulation and Identity Services Branch we are the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Group within one of New Zealand Governments larger regulatory bodies.
• As a risk-based responsive modern regulator we promote effective regulatory outcomes through engagement education and enforcement to the businesses we supervise in an increasingly complex borderless digital world.

Mō te tūnga About the role

Based in Wellington the Graduate regulator role is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the first step into their career as a regulator in what is a dynamic and interesting AML/CFT regulatory system.

Your main responsibility will be to support the operational supervision of a diverse range of businesses captured under the AML/CFT Act and contribute to DIAs supervision education and monitoring of regulated sectors in a robust risk-based and targeted way. You will provide vital administration and logistical support to our teams; contribute to the groups project work and be engaged at varying levels in the compliance mahi that the AML/CFT operational teams will be outcome focused and enjoy being part of a team who are continuously improving our regulatory practice and performance.

Nōu te rourou What you bring

As a Graduate Regulator entering the role the preferred person will ideally have the following experience knowledge and skills:

• A general awareness of the AML/CFT Act is desirable (but not essential)
• The ability to apply legislation and other technical information in an operational context to educate supervised entities lift compliance and encourage best practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to make strong evidence-based decisions.
• A strong administration management skillset including workflow coordination and email/correspondence management.
• A strong commitment to customer service and the ability to engage positively and build relationships.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated drive enthusiasm self-motivation and resilience.
• An appetite to learn and the ability to contribute as a member of a national team

As an entry into a career in AML/CFT system we are commitment to provide you the necessary support and investment to help develop your skills and interests in our regulatory function.

It is an exciting time to join us; this role will help to contribute to DIAs important mahi as it becomes New Zealands single AML/CFT supervisor in 2026.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

We encourage you to be you in your application! We are truly committed to diversity inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. And please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process. If you want a job where the work you do matters to New Zealand we would like to hear from you.