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Privacy is precious – help protect it
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is Aotearoa New Zealand’s privacy regulator, protecting the taonga that is personal information. Our mahi addresses systemic and population-scale privacy issues, increases good privacy practice, and champions the privacy rights of all New Zealanders. We work in partnership with Māori to take a te ao Māori perspective on privacy, engaging and empowering people and communities who are more vulnerable to serious privacy harm.

Senior Adviser (CDR)
Capability and Guidance team

• Develop practical guidance and tools, strong stakeholder engagement.
• Project ownership in a high performing team.
• Great culture, supportive leadership.
• Read the job description (opens to PDF, 169KB).
• Apply on Seek.

Ko te tūranga - the role

The Senior Adviser (CDR) Capability and Guidance is a permanent new role where you can truly make your mark.

You will be involved in the development and provision of advice to agencies on meeting their privacy obligations specific to their obligations under the Customer and Product Data Act (CPDA).

This includes the development of internal operational processes as they relate to CPDA relevant activities, work collaboratively with other internal teams on issues or investigations arising from agency non-compliance, and contribute to the development of data collection, analysis, reporting and reviews. 

While the introduction of the CPDA represents a new area of work for the Office, the Capability and Guidance team has a high level of expertise and experience in the development and promotion of education and regulatory guidance to agencies and in working collaboratively on the implementation of complex new areas of work.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - what you will bring 

• a relevant tertiary qualification along with at least 3 years' relevant experience e.g. in operational policy, producing regulatory advice and guidance to agencies, working with complex pieces of legislation
• a confident communicator, at ease developing strong professional relationships and engaging with diverse external stakeholders, able to bring people on board
• superior writing skills and the ability to translate complex legal and other concepts into plain language
• awareness and respect of Te Ao Māori and other cultural issues, and the ability to reflect these sensitively in your professional practice
• experience leading projects end to end and comfortable working to meet deadlines.

Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou - what this role offers

• impactful work of lasting value to New Zealanders
• work for a manager who genuinely cares for their people
• a supportive and friendly workplace culture
• flexible working options
• tikanga and te reo lessons
• 15 days sick leave per year
• vision/hearing allowance.

Me pēhea te tono - how to apply

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.

In addition to your CV, include a covering letter clearly setting out your suitability for this particular role. Please do not use AI assistance with your application material as we want to see your personal communication style and approach. All applications will be reviewed by a human. Applications are only accepted on Seek.

Contact us on vacancies@privacy.org.nz if you have any questions about the role.

You must have the right to work in NZ to be considered for this role.

Applications close 21 June, unless filled prior. Apply now if you are interested as we may interview and appoint prior to the closing date.