Senior Intelligence Analyst – AMLCFT
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
$ 100359 - 124891
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Type:Fixed Term(June 2027)
Hours:Full time
Location:Wellington Auckland Christchurch
Business Group: Regulatory Services
Branch:Regulatory and Identity Services
Salary:$100359 - $124891
About Us
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.
About the Team
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. The branch also delivers identity products and services that enable customers to register their life events access services from other public and private sector agencies and businesses and travel seamlessly overseas. The branch has programmes of work and support functions that include data analysis and insights information sharing forecasting systems service design risk and assurance intelligence and investigations engagement and education operational policy product innovation international product strategy and commercial.
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. 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.
The Regulatory Services Groupleadsand influences the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulatory system. Through this work we protect the trust in the financial systems of New Zealand.
The Department 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.
The opportunity:
We are looking for a Senior Intelligence Analyst AML/CFT to come join our team on a fixed term (ASAP until 30 June 2027). This is a particularly interesting role where you will lead the development of tactical operational and strategic intelligence products focused on our AML/CFT system and providing intelligence input directly into operational and strategic decision-making across the group.
Key to your success in the role will be your work to leverage your intelligence analytical experience to undertake complex intelligence analysis (including financial intelligence analysis) increase insight into emerging compliance risks and opportunities and risk profiling. Working collaboratively in teams across the business and with a range of partner agencies your effective and influential engagement skills will be important. As a subject-matter and technical expert you will contribute to the ongoing improvement and peer review of intelligence analysis and products produced by the team.
Our environment is dynamic and often uncertain so were looking for adaptable and innovative intelligence practitioners wanting to make their mark. Here in Regulatory Services intelligence staff have access to a range of professional development opportunities excellent technology support and the opportunity to work with subject matter that is interesting challenging and has a real-world impact.
About you:
The experience knowledge and skills you will bring to this position will be:
- Prior experience in delivering intelligence analysis at strategic operational and tactical levels with previous experience in AML/CFT or financial intelligence preferred.
- Excellent analytical skills experience in applying risk identification and management principles to an operational or policy environment and the ability to exercise sound judgement.
- Experience leading the development of analytical products.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain productive relationships across adiverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- A passion for continuous improvement with proven ability to lead and mentor analysts and peers in all areas of work.
- Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance to the level of Top Secret. Use this tool to check if you might be eligible for a security clearance:Eligibility self-check tool Protective Security Requirements
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 Monday 1 December 2025
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- All-Source Intelligence
- Military Intelligence
- GIS
- ICD Coding
- Intelligence Experience
- Military Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Joint Operations
- Intelligence Analysis
- Leadership Experience
- 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.
