Compliance Officer

 About the role

As part of our Risk and Compliance team, we are looking for two Compliance Officers. You’ll lead, deliver and effectively manage specific compliance assurance reviews and associated initiatives to make sure The Co-operative Bank continues to operate under its compliance parameters. A key focus of this role will be owning the compliance programme and legal compliance and attestation processes to demonstrate compliance, as part of the implementation of the Bank’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and Legal & Regulatory Compliance Policy. You’ll support the business to understand the part they play and their obligations moving forward.

You’ll bring the following experience to the table:

• 6+ years’ legal and/or compliance experience at a senior level.
• Significant experience engaging with regulatory bodies, senior management and Boards, with technical reporting and presentation experience. 
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Industry experience in AML/CFT legislation.
• A current legal practising certificate is preferred. 
• Experience in a commercial or banking environment preferred, and Project Management experience is desirable. 

  Experience Better with Us

We’re a small and mighty Bank driven by the shared goal of helping New Zealanders bank better. As a proudly customer-owned Bank and Certified B Corporation, not only will you be helping Kiwis achieve their goals, but you’ll also experience better simply by working here: 

• Purpose: As a smaller bank, your impact is bigger—you’ll see how your work makes a real difference in delivering exceptional customer experiences and financial outcomes, every single day. 
• Career Growth: Expand your skills, take on new challenges and tap into a range of areas across the Bank. 
• Support: We support you to balance life and work through generous benefits including Wellbeing Leave, Parental Leave Benefits, Life and Critical Illness insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Banking Benefits, Profit Share and Workride. 
• Belonging: You will feel like part of the team from day one. From the way we work together, our commitment to Pride Pledge, and focus on diversity and inclusion, you’ll be part of a team that’s making banking better for New Zealanders—together. 

We’ve been operating for nearly 100 years and support over 180,000 customers across New Zealand.  If you’re looking for a role where we work together to make an impact, and you can build a career you’re proud of, you’ve found the right place. 

We understand that no candidate is a perfect match for every qualification listed. So, if you are passionate about helping people to bank better and possess some of the key skills, we encourage you to submit your application. For any questions, please contact recruitmenthelp@co-operativebank.co.nz.

Applications Close: 20 January 2026