Senior Operational Policy Analyst 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: $77,160 - $104,393

Senior Operational Policy Analyst, Kaitātari Kaupapahere Whakahaere Matua -AML Group - Wellington

Ko mātou |About us

Keeping New Zealand in Business for Good

• Apply your analytical and innovative skills and ability to interpret legislation to a complex risk-based regulatory environment.
• Join a diverse, multi-disciplinary group that supervises AML/CFT sectors to protect New Zealand businesses from being used by criminals to launder money and finance terrorism
• Be part of a dynamic, modern regulatory supervisor

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

DIA supervises the largest number of businesses that have obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act.

The AML Group is a risk-based, intelligence-led and outcome focused regulator. We promote effective regulatory outcomes through engagement, education and enforcement.

As part of Regulatory Services in Toi Hiranga Regulation & Policy you will have you will have the opportunity to contribute to supporting the safety, wellbeing and success of New Zealand communities.

We are looking for a Senior Operational Policy Analyst in our AML Group to join our team in a permanent position.

Mō te tūnga |About the role

In this role we are looking for someone to deliver high quality advice and develop innovative tools and products to assist us in our role as an intelligence led, risk-based regulator.

Reporting to the Team Leader Operational Policy, you will be responsible for interpreting policy and legislation into fit-for-purpose external guidance and internal operational guidance. You will also undertake risk assessments on businesses seeking exemptions from their AML/CFT obligations and contribute to cross-agency work in the AML/CFT system.

The ideal candidate will be able to mentor, coach and provide support to others in the team. You will be expected to be able to understand our international context and help position DIA to be a regulatory system leader.

To learn more about the mahi we do in AML Group, click here.

Nōu te rourou |What you bring

• An operational policy or policy track record in a regulatory environment
• The ability to interpret legislation, understand complex issues and identify risks
• The ability to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences, both in writing and orally
• Demonstrated curiosity, flexibility and willingness to pitch in where needed
• The ability to lead and manage complex work and mentor and coach others.

Me pēhea te tuku tono |How to apply

If you want a job where the work you do matters to New Zealand, we would like to hear from 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: Penelope.Edgerley@dia.govt.nz
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