Senior Operational Policy Analyst at Candidate Experience Site - Department of Internal Affairs

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

123231.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Regulatory Theory, Operational Policy, Compliance Model, Stakeholder Engagement, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Change Implementation, Process Development

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Wellington Business Group: Regulatory Services Branch: Regulatory and Identity Services Salary: $99,025 - $123,231 We’re building something new for New Zealand: a regulatory system for online gambling. This is your opportunity to bring your skills and experience to an exciting project that is establishing how a currently-unregulated industry will be regulated in New Zealand. As a Senior Operational Policy Analyst in our Operational Design team, you’ll help turn policy into practice— developing the operational policy, systems and processes, and compliance practices that will bring new legislation and regulations to life. What you’ll do: You’ll be part of a team that is: Designing and delivering key regulatory processes, including a licensing system and auction. Developing and implementing a compliance model to monitor and enforce the new regime. Developing and implementing regulatory functions that support channelisation of consumers. Work closely with policy, legal, and technical experts in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. What we’re looking for: Doers with a strong knowledge of regulatory theory and practice. Practical experience developing and delivering operational policy, processes, guidance and other work tools in a regulatory context. Adaptive problem-solvers who thrive in ambiguity and can work at pace in a collaborative programme environment. Hands-on experience implementing change and/or implementing new organisational functions or services in complex environments. Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills. Why join us? Be part of a pioneering initiative—this hasn’t been done in New Zealand before. Work with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team shaping a new regulatory landscape. Make a real difference by setting the new regulator up to succeed. If you’re ready to take on a challenge that will give you a chance to shape a regulatory system for years to come, apply now. Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday, 11 February 2026. For more information please contact: John Ong Job description: To review the full job description, please click here. If you are unable to follow the link, please review the full job description on our careers website. The Regulatory and Identity Services branch is responsible for regulatory systems and functions related to charities, gambling, anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), digital safety, passports, civil registries, citizenship and identity management. The branch also delivers identity products and services that enable customers to register their life events, access services from other public and private sector agencies and businesses, and travel seamlessly overseas. The branch has programmes of work and support functions that include data analysis and insights, information sharing, forecasting, systems, service design, risk and assurance, intelligence and investigations, engagement and education, operational policy, product innovation, international product strategy and commercial.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Operational Policy Analyst, you will develop operational policy, systems, and compliance practices to implement new legislation and regulations. You will design and deliver key regulatory processes and work closely with policy, legal, and technical experts.