Manager Complex Licensing

About the Company At the Department of Internal Affairs (Te Tari Taiwhenua), we offer an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of New Zealanders. As one of the government’s largest regulators, our Regulatory Services division focuses on minimizing harm while maximizing benefits. We achieve this through effective oversight of various regulatory systems including anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, gambling, anti-spam, and censorship. Our approach is responsive and risk-based, leveraging innovation and collaboration to enhance our impact and achieve positive outcomes for communities across New Zealand. About the Role We are currently seeking a Manager for the Complex Licensing team within our Gambling Group Operations leadership team. This pivotal role combines strategic leadership with extensive regulatory knowledge and practice. You will lead and develop highly specialized technical teams while navigating regulatory decisions that may be legally complex and high-profile, presenting additional risks to the Department. In this position, effective communication and engagement skills are essential. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships within Te Tari Taiwhenua and across the sector. An important aspect of your role will also involve enhancing compliance capabilities within the sector by creating guidance for financial compliance. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should possess: - Proven experience in providing strategic and operational leadership within a regulatory environment, preferably in gambling regulation. - A track record of developing, leading, and motivating high-performing technical teams. - Demonstrated ability to deliver results that meet both timeliness and quality standards. - Experience in introducing and driving innovative business practices to achieve positive outcomes. Benefits At Te Tari Taiwhenua, we foster a collaborative and innovative culture where your ideas and perspectives are valued. We are dedicated to helping our employees thrive in an environment of best practices, encouraging goal-setting and challenging the status quo. To learn more about the diverse and significant work we do, and to discover why we are an excellent place to work, we invite you to visit our website at https://www.dia.govt.nz/. How to Apply We are committed to ensuring that our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require any assistance to facilitate your application, please reach out to our recruitment team. Applications for this role will close on Monday, January 19, 2026. Please note that candidates must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position. For any questions regarding this role, please contact Ben Gamboni at ben.gamboni@dia.govt.nz. To view the full job description, please click the link provided. If you are unable to access the link, you can find the complete job description on our careers website. Please be aware that we will be unable to respond to queries between December 17, 2025, and January 12, 2026.