Practice Leader - Investigations (Aml / Cft)

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Type : Fixed TermHours : Full time Location : WellingtonBusiness Group : Regulatory ServicesBranch : Regulation and Identity ServicesSalary : $115,425 - $143,640

Term : 1 January

• June

A key part of New Zealand's approach to tackling organised crime is making it harder for criminals or terrorist groups to move money through legitimate businesses.

That's the purpose of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML / CFT) regulatory scheme, which requires businesses to know their customers, understand and manage risk, and report suspicious activity to Police.

The Department of Internal Affairs currently shares regulatory oversight with the Reserve Bank and the Financial Markets Authority.

From 1 July

We're investing in our capability across the board to set ourselves up as a highly effective regulator – it's an exciting time to be part of work that's dynamic, impactful, and making a real difference.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced financial crime investigator to join our team as Practice Leader – Investigations (AML / CFT).

This is a fixed-term opportunity to lead and embed best-practice investigative standards during a critical time of transition and growth.

In this role, you'll :

You'll work closely with the Manager Investigations AML / CFT and Charities and collaborate across DIA and with external enforcement partners to strengthen our regulatory impact.

What we're looking for

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Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of AML / CFT regulation in New Zealand.

You'll be part of a passionate, collaborative team working to protect New Zealanders from financial crime and support a fair, transparent financial system.

Applications close : 5pm, 21 November

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates