Straight from employers' career sites
90 open roles, 36 posted this week, most paying $90k to $152k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Leading risk assessments · Supporting audits · Overseeing supplier risk
Experience in technology risk, cyber risk, assurance or compliance; knowledge of risk management principles, controls and governance; experience with audits, assurance programmes or regulatory compliance; eligibility to work in New Zealand
PwC New Zealand
Shaping board agendas · Supporting board meetings · Maintaining board records
Significant governance experience
The Treasury - New Zealand
Reviewing legal advice · Developing digital projects · Testing emerging tools
Complete or near-complete law degree
WSP in New Zealand
Reviewing engineering contracts · Advising project teams · Managing insurance claims
7+ yrs7+ years’ PQE advising the construction, infrastructure, engineering, IT or professional services industries; Law degree; eligible to hold a Practising Certificate with the NZLS; in-house legal experience in engineering or construction; experience reviewing and negotiating engineering services or construction contracts and related commercial agreements
Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.
Leading industry engagement · Shaping regulatory positions · Coordinating compliance obligations
Experience in Open Finance, payments, banking, financial services or a related industry; understanding of Open Finance frameworks, API ecosystems and regulated obligations; experience engaging regulators, industry bodies and external stakeholders; experience shaping positions on industry change, regulatory reform, standards, consultations or policy
Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.
Owning card scheme compliance · Establishing governance frameworks · Leading compliance roadmap
Significant payments industry experience; banker experience with cards or transactional products; payment industry and governance experience
The Warehouse Group · 5001+ employees
New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.
Reviewing compliance frameworks · Supporting privacy matters · Delivering compliance training
Buddle Findlay · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand law firm providing legal and commercial advice to clients.
Acting on distressed M&A transactions · Advising banks on security issues · Handling restructuring exercises
2+ yrs2+ years' post-qualification experience
Vector Limited · 201-1000 employees
An energy company pioneering smarter, more resilient and accessible energy systems for Auckland and beyond.
Providing risk oversight · Assessing emerging risks · Designing assurance reviews
5+ yrsAt least five years' senior-level experience in technology, cyber security, or closely related field; experience supporting senior leaders; experience with risk frameworks; strong communication and stakeholder engagement; experience in regulated or critical infrastructure environment.
Western Union · 5001+ employees
A global payments company moving beyond remittances to digital-first financial services.
Managing compliance · Supporting remediation · Conducting risk assessments
5+ yrs5+ years compliance, regulatory, risk, legal or financial services governance experience including 3+ years managing regulatory compliance; Bachelor's degree in law, finance, commerce, business, governance, risk management or related; CAMS or postgraduate qualification desirable.
UBS · 5001+ employees
A leading global wealth manager and universal bank in Switzerland.
Leading compliance mandate · Advising senior stakeholders · Managing regulatory risks
7+ yrs7+ years financial services compliance or risk advisory experience; strong knowledge of NZ financial-markets, market-conduct and AML/CFT requirements; experience advising Global Markets, Global Banking or Research; tertiary qualification in Law, Commerce, Finance, Risk Management or related.
Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko
Conducting monitoring reviews · Engaging regulated entities · Assessing potential issues
Investigating escalated complaints · Coordinating privacy requests · Improving complaint processes
Bayleys Real Estate · 1001-5000 employees
A real estate company providing commercial property and lease management services.
Managing customer risk assessments · Delivering AML training · Reviewing agency agreements
Strong understanding of AML/CFT legislation; intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills; commitment to completing your Real Estate License within the first 12 months
SkyCity Entertainment Group
Designing AML/CFT programmes · Conducting financial crime risk assessments · Overseeing customer due diligence
10+ yrs10+ years' experience in financial crime, AML/CFT, compliance, risk, banking, fintech, gaming, or a related industry; experience engaging with regulators and managing complex regulatory obligations; ACAMS certification or equivalent
Buddle Findlay · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand law firm providing legal and commercial advice to clients.
Leading M&A transactions · Advising on capital markets · Supervising junior lawyers
8+ yrs8+ years PQE in corporate law with substantial M&A and capital markets experience; ability to lead complex transactions, manage client relationships, and supervise junior lawyers.
Buddle Findlay · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand law firm providing legal and commercial advice to clients.
Advising on corporate transactions · Handling mergers and acquisitions · Supporting capital markets deals
2+ yrsMinimum 2 years' PQE in corporate law with M&A and corporate transaction experience; attention to detail; collaborative and self-motivated.
Artemis Executive Recruitment Limited
Managing transactions · Advising clients · Delivering commercial solutions
6+ yrs6+ years' PQE; strong corporate transactional and advisory background; current NZ legal practising certificate or entitlement to hold one; experience in M&A, capital raisings, shareholder or limited partnership arrangements, or related corporate transactions
Artemis Executive Recruitment Limited
Advising senior stakeholders · Negotiating commercial contracts · Providing corporate advice
7+ yrsAdmitted Barrister and Solicitor; current NZ Legal Practising Certificate; at least 7 years’ post-qualification experience; solid corporate/commercial experience
Heartland Bank LTD
Delivering assurance reviews · Producing assurance reports · Providing independent challenge
3+ yrs3 years’ experience in Assurance, Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance or a related Line 2 function; experience in banking, financial services or a regulated environment; tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Law, Management or a related discipline; eligible to work in New Zealand
Aon · 5001+ employees
A global professional services firm providing risk, retirement, and health solutions.
Developing policy wordings · Advising broking teams · Conducting technical audits
Strong experience in insurance policy wording, coverage and technical advisory; understanding of risk transfer and insurance programme design; ability to interpret complex policy language; experience working with brokers, insurers and complex corporate clients
Kernel Wealth · 11-50 employees
A 100% Kiwi owned fintech making wealth accessible for every Kiwi through an investment platform.
Advising on FMC Act · Drafting contracts · Managing legal projects
5+ yrsAdmission as barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand with current practising certificate; 5-7 years PQE in financial services; strong knowledge of FMC Act, KiwiSaver Act, Privacy Act, AML/CFT Act; commercial contract drafting experience.
EY · 5001+ employees
A global professional services firm providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.
Leading compliance engagements · Evaluating risk frameworks · Coaching engagement teams
5+ yrs5–8 years’ Financial Crime Compliance experience within Financial Services; experience in banking, insurance, wealth management, financial services consulting or a financial services regulator
Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees
A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.
Investigating complaints · Identifying offenders · Undertaking enforcement action
Experience in higher-level enforcement action, including prosecution; PEACE interviewing skills; knowledge of evidence handling, investigations, prosecution case files and court procedure
Supporting risk management · Providing risk advice · Preparing risk reporting
Experience in a risk advisory, first line risk, assurance or controls role; involvement in projects, change initiatives or delivery activity from a risk perspective; understanding of regulatory obligations and regulatory change management
NZ Ministry of Justice · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Providing executive support · Managing case materials · Coordinating with court staff
Significant executive-level support experience in a court or legal environment; advanced Microsoft 365 and office systems skills; clear communication, organization, attention to detail, fast typing; flexibility to travel within New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Leading enterprise risk · Strengthening risk governance · Embedding risk-informed decisions
Extensive experience leading an enterprise risk function; relevant tertiary qualification; recognised risk, audit or governance qualification; legal right to live and work in New Zealand
Russell McVeagh · 201-1000 employees
New Zealand's premier law firm providing legal services and corporate advisory.
Advising on corporate law · Handling transactions · Supporting governance
3+ yrs3+ years' experience in corporate or commercial law, strong academic transcript, drive, ambition, time management, communication and interpersonal abilities.
Marsh · 5001+ employees
A global leader in risk, reinsurance, and capital, advising clients in 130 countries.
Supporting incident management · Reviewing risk controls · Preparing governance reports
Experience in risk, compliance, controls, assurance, internal audit or a related discipline; sound understanding of risk management, internal controls and assurance frameworks
Babcock · 5001+ employees
An international defence company providing critical services and assets.
Managing export licences · Ensuring compliance · Advising stakeholders
Relevant qualification in law, engineering, business, commerce or equivalent; project management qualification; export controls experience; eligibility for NZSIS security clearance and US export controlled technology access; legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
There are 90 roles open for legal and compliance jobs in Auckland on the SmartCVs job board, 36 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 85 full time, 5 part time and 5 hybrid or remote.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $90k to $152k a year.
That's 90 of the 170 legal and compliance jobs across New Zealand.
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There are 90 roles open for legal and compliance jobs in Auckland on the SmartCVs job board, 36 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
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