Senior Gambling Regulator
About Us | Mō mātou
The Regulatory and Identity Services Taituarā branch designs and delivers systems and services that impact almost every New Zealander. Our diverse team spans Aotearoa and beyond, working at the intersection of innovation and integrity. We are committed to cultural responsibility and authentic engagement with Māori and Pasifika communities.
The Complex Licensing team leads regulatory compliance for Class 4 societies and trusts. This includes overseeing licensing and financial compliance, as well as building and maintaining effective, professional relationships across the sector. The team comprises both senior regulators and forensic accountants, reflecting the breadth and complexity of the work.
The role | Te tūnga
We have a fixed‑term Senior Gambling Regulator opportunity through to June 2027, for an experienced professional who wants to make a meaningful impact in a complex regulatory environment. This frontline specialist role sits within the gambling compliance space and are central to maintaining the integrity of the Class 4 gambling system, with a strong focus on harm minimisation and sector accountability.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will deliver mature, risk‑based regulatory responses across licensing and Class 4 gambling. You’ll apply sound regulatory judgement to make robust, defensible decisions, assess licence applications, investigate complaints, and work alongside senior regulatory accountants and regulators to support effective, joined‑up compliance activity across the sector.
You will lead through influence, sharing technical expertise and strengthening team capability through guidance and knowledge sharing, while building and maintaining strong, constructive relationships with regulated parties and sector stakeholders. These positions suit experienced practitioners from investigation, law, accounting, or financial analysis backgrounds who are confident operating in complex regulatory environments.
What you bring | Nōu te rourou
- Experience in compliance, enforcement, investigation, risk management, or similar roles, ideally within a regulatory environment
- Audit, accounting, or financial investigation experience is preferable
- Ability to interpret legislation and apply complex technical information in an operational context
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Proven experience working in a risk‑based regulatory setting, with confident and consistent decision‑making
- High integrity and sound judgement, with the ability to mentor and support others while working collaboratively in a changing environment.
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.
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The appointing range for this role is $100,359 - $124,891, with appointments expected to be made at or around the midpoint of $111,509.
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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.
We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.
Applications for this role close 5pm, Sunday 19 July 2026.
Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand, as well as the ability to obtain police and credit checks, and maintain security clearance to be considered for this role.
If you have any questions, please email Jayden Vallabh, Jayden.Vallabh@dia.govt.nz