About OPC
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā
Kia hiwa rā ki tēnei tuku
Kia hiwa rā ki tērā tuku
Kia tū, kia oho,
kia mataara!
Privacy is precious – help protect it
We are Aotearoa New Zealand’s privacy regulator – a small, independent Crown Entity established to protect and promote individual privacy.
Our work - Ko tā mātou mahi
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is Aotearoa New Zealand’s independent privacy regulator, protecting the taonga that is personal information. We identify and address systemic and population-scale privacy issues, increase good privacy practice, and champion the privacy rights of all New Zealanders.
We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people feel valued and respected. Diversity makes us stronger and we seek to attract and foster diversity of background, thought and experience.
Kei te ngākaunui mātou ki te whakapakari i tētahi wāhi mahi whakauruuru e kaingākautia ai, e whakamanatia ai te tangata. Mā te kanorau e tū pakari ake ai mātou, nā, ka whāia, ka whāngaihia hoki e mātou te āheinga ā-ahurea me te kanorau ā-whakaaro, ā-wheako hoki.
HR Manager | Kaiarataki - Pūmanawa Tangata
Ko te tūranga - the role
Provide strategic and operational HR leadership to support the delivery of business outcomes, enable capability building, culture alignment, and performance improvement while fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaged workplace.
Drive the development and implementation of HR initiatives, policies and activities across all areas of the employee lifecycle.
Takohanga matua - principal accountabilities
- Provide trusted and timely HR advice to the Privacy Commissioner, Senior Leadership Team and people leaders.
- Design and deliver on HR strategies, initiatives, and programmes that meet current and future operational needs.
- Support managers in addressing individual and team performance, conduct, and employment relations matters.
- Maintain fit for purpose HR policies, frameworks, and processes.
- Promote and uphold OPC values, health and safety standards, and diversity and inclusion practices across all aspects of people management.
Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou - what this role offers
- A role where your opinions matter and your expertise is valued across the business.
- Genuine business partnering and engagement.
- Work-life balance with flexible working options.
- At work support for capability development in Te Ao Māori.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - what you will bring
- At least two years at Business Partner level or above.
- Broad generalist knowledge and experience as an HR professional.
- Sound understanding of NZ employment law and HR practices.
- Superior communication skills, particularly in written communication.
- Familiarity with HR practices and standards in a public sector context would be an advantage.
- Has a developing understanding and interest in te ao Māori, te reo me ngā tikanga Māori.
- Presents confidently in a way that builds trust and collaboration.
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
- Tertiary qualification coupled with relevant experience preferred.
Me pēhea te tono - how to apply
We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people feel valued, seen and respected. Diversity makes us stronger and we seek to attract and foster diversity of background, thought and experience.
Please apply on Seek
In addition to your CV, include a covering letter which sets out your suitability for this specific role. Please do not use AI assistance for your application as we want to see your individual communication style and approach.
Applications close 2 November, unless filled prior. Apply now if you are interested as we may interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
You must have the right to work in NZ to be considered for this role.
If you have any questions, email these to vacancies@privacy.org.nz
Mōhiohio whaiaro – personal information
If you apply for a job here, we will collect and confidentially hold any personal information you provide us as part of the recruitment process. It will only be shared with those involved in our recruitment and employment processes, or as otherwise required by law. Providing your personal information is voluntary. If you choose not to provide us with information that we require, we may not consider you for employment.
If you are successful in obtaining employment with us, the information will then be stored on your Human Resources file. If you are not employed the personal information collected during recruitment will be securely disposed of. You can request access to your personal information held by us and request corrections to this information at any time.
Requests for access and correction about recruitment information should be made to vacancies@privacy.org.nz
Assistant Investigator - 6 months fixed-term
Ko te tūranga - the roles
We have three fixed-term roles to provide us with some “surge capacity” as our Investigations and Dispute Resolution team handles a high volume of privacy complaints from individuals.
The roles will particularly appeal to new graduates looking to develop skills and experience working for a small public sector regulator . You will receive full training and support.
You must be able to start immediately.
Ngā pūmanawatanga - what you will bring
We are looking for people who can learn quickly on job and are able to put that learning into practice efficiently and effectively.
Consider applying if you have:
- an interest in the protection and promotion of privacy and safe use of personal information
- a good tertiary level qualification
- excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to write clearly and concisely using plain language
- strong analysis and research skills
- good computer literacy, with MS Office products as a minimum
- effective time management, a methodical approach to work and great attention to detail
- the ability to work collaboratively and to take and respond positively to feedback and coaching
- the emotional intelligence to be able to correspond effectively with upset or aggrieved people
- an understanding of, and ability to recognise and understand key Māori, disability, and other cultural and human rights concepts
At OPC we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we work in partnership with Māori to take a te ao Māori perspective on privacy.
Me pēhea te tono - how to apply
If this fixed term role sounds like you and you can start immediately click ‘Apply now’. These role are based in Auckland and require attendance in our CBD offices.
Applications should include a CV and a well-written covering letter introducing yourself and your interest in one of these roles. Please do not use AI assistance for your application as we want to see your individual communication style and approach.
Applications close 2 November, unless filled prior. Apply now if you are interested as we may interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Questions about this role? Email us on vacancies@privacy.org.nz. Head over to our OPC website for a copy of the job description.
You will need to have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
Mōhiohio whaiaro – Personal information
If you apply for a job here, we will collect and confidentially hold any personal information you provide us as part of the recruitment process. It will only be shared with those involved in our recruitment and employment processes, or as otherwise required by law. Providing your personal information is voluntary. If you choose not to provide us with information that we require, we may not consider you for employment.
If you are successful in obtaining employment with us, the information will then be stored on your Human Resources file. If you are not employed the personal information collected during recruitment will be securely disposed of. You can request access to your personal information held by us and request corrections to this information at any time.
Requests for access and correction about recruitment information should be made to vacancies@privacy.org.nz
