Job Description

Department of Internal Affairs – Regulatory Services Group

Are you looking to build your regulatory career as a senior practitioner? Do you want to be part of a modern, risk‑based regulator ensuring New Zealanders can enjoy gambling that is safe, fair, and contributes positively to community wellbeing?

The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest regulators. Within Regulatory Services, we minimise harm and maximise benefit through effective oversight of the gambling system under the Gambling Act 2003 We work collaboratively, use intelligence and innovation, and target regulatory effort where it makes the greatest difference.

The role

As a Senior Gambling Regulator, based in Auckland, you will play a critical role in delivering responsive, risk‑based regulation across the gambling sector. You will:

• Lead and undertake complex audits, investigations and compliance activity
• Conduct venue and casino inspections
• Assess and process complex licensing and regulatory decisions
• Engage confidently with operators and stakeholders to lift compliance and promote best practice
• Provide coaching, mentoring and technical leadership across a national team of regulators

No two days are the same. This role requires sound judgement, resilience, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex regulatory environment.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a modern senior regulator who:

• Can navigate complexity and ambiguity in a regulatory context
• Produces high-quality, clear, and well-reasoned regulatory decisions and written outputs that are robust, defensible, and capable of withstanding internal and external scrutiny
• Builds effective relationships and can engage, influence and challenge where required
• Provides technical leadership and develops others to strengthen regulatory practice
• Brings persistence, resilience and strong professional judgement
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a high‑performing, values‑driven team

The appointing range for this role $100,357 - $123,775, with the potential to appoint higher depending on level of experience.

Why join DIA

You will be part of an organisation with a strong public purpose and a clear focus on harm minimisation, fairness and system integrity. We support professional development and value diverse perspectives.

DIA is an equal opportunity employer We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone has equal access and opportunity

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

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Applications for this role closes 5pm, Thursday, 28 May, 2026 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 e-mail Fiona Auld, Fiona.Auld@dia.govt.nz.

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