Principal Advisor AML Banking

About Us Mō mātou

The Regulatory and Identity Services Taituarā branch shapes systems and services that touch almost every New Zealander. Our diverse nationwide and international team works at the intersection of innovation and integrity with a strong commitment to cultural responsibility and authentic engagement with Māori and Pasifika communities.

The role Te tūnga

Reporting to the Deputy Director AML/CFT this Principal Adviser role provides senior leadership and specialist expertise across the banking portfolio within the AML/CFT system. You will be the teams technical expert playing a critical role in strengthening New Zealands AML/CFT supervisory approach and protecting the financial system from financial crime.

This is an influential position that combines strategic thinking with handson regulatory leadership. You will lead and shape the delivery of riskbased supervision for banks contribute to system stewardship and provide trusted advice on complex and emerging AML/CFT issues. Building strong relationships across government industry and international forums will be central to achieving effective regulatory outcomes.

What you bring Nōu te rourou

• Deep AML/CFT expertise demonstrated expert knowledge of AML/CFT requirements the regulatory system and FATF methodology with experience applying this in a complex banking or regulatory environment.
• Strategic and systems thinking the ability to take a wholeofsystem view identify gaps and opportunities and provide highquality evidence based advice on complex and sensitive issues.
• Regulatory leadership proven experience providing senior guidance thought leadership and mentoring and leading regulatory initiatives or programmes to improve outcomes.
• Stakeholder engagement strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage credibly and constructively with senior stakeholders across government industry and international partners.
• Analytical and problemsolving capability excellent analytical skills sound judgement and the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity to deliver clear and pragmatic advice.
• Exceptional communication skills confident written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulatory and risk issues to a wide range of audiences.

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 $137963 - $171688.

To review the full job description pleaseclick here.

How to apply Me pēhea te tuku tono

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

Werecommitted to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is anysupport we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.

Applications for this role close Wednesday 20^th May at 5pm. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions please email Carly Drury -