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170 open roles, 50 posted this week, most paying $95k to $156k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
ASB Bank
Providing oversight and challenge · Developing licence frameworks · Advising business stakeholders
Strong knowledge of banking regulations and regulatory obligations; experience in compliance risk management within financial services; understanding of the FMC Act, CCCFA, prudential regulations and associated licensing requirements
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Assessing customer files · Making risk-based decisions · Responding to information requests
Customer service experience; understanding of the Privacy and Official Information Acts; experience risk assessing, dealing with issues and identifying solutions; ability to manage sensitive and confidential information; knowledge and experience with Word and Excel; understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures
Woolworths Group · 5001+ employees
A supermarket chain in New Zealand providing groceries and everyday products.
Delivering legal advice · Drafting property documents · Managing legal relationships
3+ yrsBachelor of Laws; 3–5 years of PQE gained from a law firm or in-house legal team
Southern Cross Health Insurance · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand-owned health insurer empowering members to live well for longer through timely access to quality care.
Maintaining obligations register · Assessing compliance risks · Delivering compliance assurance
Law degree; strong understanding of New Zealand financial services regulation; experience in compliance, risk or regulatory roles within a regulated financial services environment; experience with compliance or risk frameworks and systems, including regulatory reporting
AfterQuery
Authoring fraud scenarios · Writing reference answers · Grading model outputs
2+ yrs2+ years of professional fraud investigation experience; depth in a fraud domain such as payments, insurance, AML, or corporate investigations; working command of investigative methods; clear written English; able to commit at least 10 hours per week
Russell McVeagh · 201-1000 employees
New Zealand's premier law firm providing legal services and corporate advisory.
Designing AI-powered tools · Partnering with lawyers · Delivering technology training
2+ yrs2+ years' experience working as a lawyer; regular hands-on AI use in current role
Chapman Tripp · 201-1000 employees
A leading New Zealand legal partnership providing corporate and commercial legal services.
Advising on transactions · Managing workstreams · Developing junior lawyers
5+ yrs5+ years PQE in corporate law, technical grounding in securities law, NZX Listing Rules and FMCA, experience running transaction workstreams, due diligence, and documentation, strong commercial judgement, and collaborative approach.
Russell McVeagh · 201-1000 employees
New Zealand's premier law firm providing legal services and corporate advisory.
Handling construction disputes · Preparing cases · Advocating for clients
1+ yrLegal qualification with 1-3 years' experience in construction disputes; high-quality CV and academic transcript; excellent communication, analytical, independent thinking, and collaboration skills.
ACE Money Transfer · 201-1000 employees
A digital remittance fintech operating in 28 countries, offering secure and low-fee money transfers.
Maintaining AML/CFT programs · Submitting regulatory reports · Monitoring financial crime risks
5+ yrsBachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field; 5+ years of AML/CFT compliance experience in financial services; regulatory engagement experience, particularly in New Zealand; knowledge of SAR/PTR filings, CDD/EDD, sanctions compliance, and risk profiling
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Assessing customer files · Responding to information requests · Communicating with customers
Customer service experience; understanding of the Privacy and Official Information Acts; experience with risk assessing, dealing with issues and identifying solutions; ability to manage sensitive and confidential information; knowledge and experience working with standard office software; understanding of cross-cultural practices, including tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples’ culture
Providing financial crime advice · Assessing risks and controls · Leading team members
Experience in compliance, risk management or audit; in-depth knowledge of financial crime risks, financial services legislation and regulatory requirements; experience assessing controls and advising on complex business or regulatory change; leadership experience managing material change through direct reports
Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees
A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.
Leading privacy governance · Coordinating privacy incidents · Building organisational capability
significant privacy leadership experience; strong privacy, risk and governance expertise; experience influencing senior stakeholders, managing complex issues, building capability and leading teams
AfterQuery
Reviewing policy language · Analyzing coverage determinations · Evaluating policy interpretations
1+ yr1 to 3 years of professional experience as a policy analyst, coverage analyst, policy services specialist, compliance analyst, or similar; bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent practical experience
AfterQuery
Developing legal challenges · Evaluating model responses · Collaborating with experts
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; proven experience in legal practice, research, or academia; robust understanding of various legal disciplines
Providing legal advice · Managing legal risk · Supporting business changes
5+ yrsLLB; current New Zealand Law Society Practising Certificate; at least five years’ post-qualification experience from a top-tier New Zealand or global firm in a common law jurisdiction
Suncorp · 5001+ employees
A leading insurance and financial services company in New Zealand.
Designing controls · Testing controls · Providing risk advice
5+ yrs5+ years in risk, compliance, assurance, audit, or legal within financial services; strong understanding of risk frameworks and controls; excellent communication and analytical skills.
ICON plc
Negotiating site contracts · Reviewing contract language · Managing contract portfolios
Bachelor's degree in law, business, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience; relevant site contracting, contracts administration, or similar experience within CRO, pharma, or healthcare; understanding of clinical trial agreements and budget negotiation principles
Environmental Protection Authority · 201-1000 employees
Aotearoa New Zealand's independent environmental regulator, protecting the environment, economy, and people.
Providing legal advice · Conducting litigation · Managing legal risks
5+ yrs5+ years PQE as a lawyer; senior experience in public law, litigation, and commercial matters; strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to manage legal risks and conduct court proceedings.
Southern Cross Health Insurance · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand-owned health insurer empowering members to live well for longer through timely access to quality care.
Providing legal advice · Advising on obligations · Building legal understanding
Environmental Protection Authority NZ
Providing legal advice · Conducting court proceedings · Managing legal risks
5+ yrs5+ years’ experience as a lawyer; senior-level experience advising on public law, litigation and commercial matters
There are 170 roles open for legal and compliance jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 50 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 157 full time, 5 part time and 9 hybrid or remote.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $95k to $156k a year.
Most are in Auckland (90), Wellington (37) and Canterbury (7).
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There are 170 roles open for legal and compliance jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 50 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most legal and compliance jobs in New Zealand pay $95k to $156k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
Right now, most are in Auckland (90), Wellington (37) and Canterbury (7). Open a region to see its legal and compliance jobs.
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