Principal Advisor Gambling System at Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: Regulatory Services
Branch: Regulation and Policy
Salary: $109,775 - $148,518

Principal Advisors x 2

• Do you think deeply about regulatory systems?
• Do you want to support the Gambling regulator bring about change in the way we regulate?
• Do you enjoy a challenging and busy regulatory system?

Who we are:

Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

The Gambling Group ensures that gambling in New Zealand is run by trusted operators, that harm to gamblers is minimised and that New Zealand communities benefit from the proceeds of gambling.

We regulate across multiple modes of gambling including casinos and classes 1-4, and undertake gambling licensing, compliance and enforcement functions in order to achieve the purposes of the Gambling Act 2003.

About the Role:

As part of the Gambling Group you will have the opportunity to contribute to supporting the safety, wellbeing and success of New Zealand communities, and provide advice and support to our Ministers in Government.

This role is for a thought leader, who has experience in providing strategic and pragmatic regulatory advice. You will have a proven ability to think deeply, a high degree of expertise in strategic thinking, an ability to develop and express logical thought, and explain concepts in plain English.

In this role you will be supporting the Director, Gambling and Gambling Leadership Team with deep thinking about the gambling system and how we operate as a regulator. The new Gambling Strategy requires a different approach to how we regulate the sector, so challenging the status quo and developing new ideas should be your default.

If you're 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, 17 March 2023
For more information please contact: Michelle.Shannon-Smith@dia.govt.nz
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