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Posted 16 July, 2026

Senior Gambling Regulator

New Zealand Government
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 000aabe66d04d6cf

Job Description

Role Senior Gambling Regulator – fixed‑term until June2027. Frontline specialist in the gambling compliance space, responsible for maintaining integrity of the Class4 gambling system with a focus on harm minimisation and sector accountability. Responsibilities Deliver mature, risk‑based regulatory responses across licensing and Class4 gambling. Make robust, defensible decisions; assess licence applications; investigate complaints. Collaborate with senior regulatory accountants and regulators to support effective joint compliance activity. Lead through influence, sharing technical expertise, strengthening team capability through guidance and knowledge sharing. Build and maintain strong, constructive relationships with regulated parties and sector stakeholders. Qualifications Experience in compliance, enforcement, investigation, risk management or similar roles, ideally within a regulatory environment. Audit, accounting or financial investigation experience preferable. Ability to interpret legislation and apply complex technical information in an operational context. Strong communication skills and 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; ability to mentor and support others while working collaboratively in a changing environment. Details Appointing range: $100,359 - $124,891, with appointments expected to be made at or around the midpoint of $111,509. Applications close 5pm, Sunday19July2026. Must have the legal right to live and work in NewZealand, and be able to obtain police and credit checks, and maintain security clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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