Job Description

Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: Regulatory Services
Branch: Regulatory and Identity Services
Salary: $60,648 – $69,312

Make a real difference in protecting New Zealand’s financial integrity.

Join the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and play a key role in supporting our Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) team. This is your chance to contribute to work that matters – helping make New Zealand safe from crime and a good place to do business.

About the role

As Team Administrator, you’ll support the AML/CFT group, ensuring smooth operations and enabling the successful delivery of our work programme. You’ll manage meeting logistics, draft agendas, take minutes, coordinate attendees, and provide essential support to the Director and wider team.

This is a varied role where your organisational skills and attention to detail will matter. You’ll also handle financial administration tasks, such as processing invoices and purchase orders, and will assist with planning and reporting processes.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in administration and coordination roles
• Strong organisational and planning skills with great attention to detail
• Ability to manage high volumes of work within tight timeframes
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and document management systems
• Experience in financial administration (invoices, purchase orders)
• A proactive, team-focused approach and willingness to help across the office

Why join us?

At DIA, our purpose is to serve and connect people, communities, and government to build a safe, prosperous, and respected nation. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that takes pride in making a positive difference.

We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Flexible working arrangements
• The chance to contribute to work that truly matters

Applications close: 5pm Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
For more information please contact: Serge Sablyak, Director AML/CFT.
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At the Department of Internal Affairs, the work we do makes New Zealand a better place for those born here, and those new New Zealanders who have chosen to call this country home.