Senior Operational Policy Analystat Department of Internal Affairs -

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Type: PermanentHours: Full timeLocation: WellingtonBusiness Group: Regulatory ServicesBranch: Regulatory and Identity Services Salary: $99,025 - $123,231We'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@dia.govt.nzJob description: To review the full job descri'ption, please click here. If you are unable to follow the link, please review the full job description on our careers website.

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