Senior Gambling Regulator

About Us Mō mātou

The Regulatory and Identity Services Taituarā branch designs and delivers systems and services that impact almost every New Zealander. Our diverse team spans Aotearoa and beyond working at the intersection of innovation and integrity. We are committed to cultural responsibility and authentic engagement with Māori and Pasifika communities.

The Complex Licensing team leads regulatory compliance for Class 4 societies and trusts. This includes overseeing licensing and financial compliance as well as building and maintaining effective professional relationships across the sector. The team comprises both senior regulators and forensic accountants reflecting the breadth and complexity of the work.

The role Te tūnga

We have two fixedterm Senior Gambling Regulator opportunities for experienced professionals who want to make a meaningful impact in a complex regulatory environment. These frontline specialist roles sit within the gambling compliance space and are central to maintaining the integrity of the Class 4 gambling system with a strong focus on harm minimisation and sector accountability.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy you will deliver mature riskbased regulatory responses across licensing and Class 4 gambling. Youll apply sound regulatory judgement to make robust defensible decisions assess licence applications investigate complaints and work alongside senior regulatory accountants and regulators to support effective joinedup compliance activity across the sector.

You will lead through influence sharing technical expertise and strengthening team capability through guidance and knowledge sharing while building and maintaining strong constructive relationships with regulated parties and sector stakeholders. These positions suit experienced practitioners from investigation law accounting or financial analysis backgrounds who are confident operating in complex regulatory environments.

What you bring Nōu te rourou

• Experience in compliance enforcement investigation risk management or similar roles ideally within a regulatory environment
• Audit accounting or financial investigation experience is preferable
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply complex technical information in an operational context
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Proven experience working in a riskbased regulatory setting with confident and consistent decisionmaking
• High integrity and sound judgement with the ability to mentor and support others while working collaboratively in a changing environment.

For you Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse important mahi we do at the Department and see why were a great place to work check out our website -About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits -

The appointing range for this role is $100359 - $124891 with appointments expected to be made at or around the midpoint of $111509.

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How to apply Me pēhea te tuku tono

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Applications for this role close5pm Sunday 24 May 2026.

Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand as well as the ability to obtain police and credit checks and maintain security clearance to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions please email RecruiterJayden Vallabh