Investigations Investigations Coordinator (AML/CFT & Charities) – Permanent

AML/CFT & Charities Investigations | Regulatory Intelligence & Investigations
Department of Internal Affairs | Wellington

Reporting to: Manager Investigations AML/CFT and Charities

Location: Wellington

Salary range: Regulatory Band F

Make a difference behind the scenes of New Zealand's regulatory investigations

Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and skilled at managing information, processes, and competing priorities? Do you enjoy supporting teams that undertake complex and meaningful work?

We're looking for an Investigations Coordinator to provide critical operational, administrative, and case coordination support across our AML/CFT and Charities investigations team In this role, you'll help ensure investigations are well organised, information is accurately managed, and investigators have the systems and support they need to deliver effective regulatory outcomes.

The role | Te tūnga

As an Investigations Coordinator, you'll be at the centre of the investigations function, supporting the coordination of investigative workflows, information management, reporting, and team operations.

Working across both AML/CFT and Charities investigations, you'll play an important role in supporting investigations that help protect New Zealand's financial system, maintain public trust and confidence in registered charities, and uphold regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating investigation files, referrals, triage processes, and reporting requirements.
• Supporting evidence and information management processes.
• Maintaining accurate records, databases, and document management systems.
• Managing correspondence, monitoring deadlines, and supporting workflow management.
• Providing operational support to investigators, managers, and the wider investigations team.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems, and ways of working.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

You'll be a proactive and highly organised professional who loves solving problems and working alongside others to achieve powerful outcomes.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience providing high-quality coordination, administration, or operational support.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence with digital tools and upskilling in new technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information with discretion.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach to work.
• An interest in regulatory, investigations, compliance, or enforcement environments.

Experience working in a regulatory, government, compliance, investigations, or legal environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to contribute to work that has a real impact on New Zealand communities. You'll support teams that investigate significant AML/CFT non-compliance and matters involving the charities sector, helping ensure regulatory decisions are informed, effective, and well managed.

You'll join a supportive and professional team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, integrity, and public service. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, work alongside experienced investigators, and contribute to investigations that protect New Zealand's financial system and strengthen public confidence in the charities sector.

The appointing range for this role is $79,000 - $88,00

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How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

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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, July 31st. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions, please email Rebecca.blowes@dia.govt.nz

If you're ready to join a high-impact team and embark on an exciting career in investigations then we want to hear from you!