Graduate Aml Regulator

13 hours ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Type**: Permanent
**Hours**: Full time
**Location**: Wellington
**Business Group**: Regulatory and Identity Services
**Branch**:Regulation Services
**Salary**: $62,987 - $78,384

**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 matou |About Us**

**Keeping New Zealand in Business for Good.**

- Commence your regulatory career in DIA's 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 Government's 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.

**Mo te tunga | 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 DIA's supervision, education, and monitoring of regulated sectors in a robust, risk-based and targeted way. You will provide vital administration and logístical support to our teams; contribute to the group's project work and be engaged at varying levels in the compliance mahi that the AML/CFT operational teams oversee. You will be outcome focused and enjoy being part of a team who are continuously improving our regulatory practice and performance.

**Nou 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)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to make strong evidence-based decisions.
- 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 DIA's important mahi as it becomes New Zealand's single AML/CFT supervisor in 2026.

**Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply**

**Applications close**: 5pm, Monday, 17 November 2025.
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