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.
Senior Adviser Capability and Guidance/Kaitohutohu Mātāmua - Aheitanga, Tohutohu
We have a fixed term Senior Adviser role in our small and dynamic Capability and Engagement (C&G) team which can be filled either at 0.8 or full time. This is a parental cover, starting in January 2026 and concluding at the end of November 2026. We are open to supporting a secondment into this position as a development opportunity for the right person. The indicative base salary is $90,000 to $125,000 FTE. Pay for the successful applicant will be based on relevant skills, experience and internal relativities.
The role - Ko te tūranga
Helping agencies do privacy well in a self-sustaining way is one of our strategic goals, we do this using a privacy risk management systems approach. You will be contributing to the development of privacy guidance resources, providing advice to agencies on a 1:1 basis, undertaking statutory consultations where an agency is required to consult with us before undertaking an operational activity, looking at the design and use of information sharing arrangements, and supporting our education and engagement programme delivered to agencies and entities across the motu.
What you bring - Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
- A relevant tertiary qualification.
- At least 3 years relevant experience, e.g. in operational policy, producing advice and guidance to agencies.
- A confident communicator, at ease developing strong professional relationships and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- Superior writing skills and the ability to translate complex legal and other concepts into plain language.
- Awareness and respect of Te Ao Maori and other cultural issues, and the ability to reflect these sensitively in your professional practice.
- Good time and project management skills, comfortable working to meet deadlines.
What this role offers - Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou
- Build your resume with impactful work of lasting value.
- Work for a manager who genuinely cares for their people.
- A supportive and friendly workplace culture.
- Flexible working options.
- EAP.
- Tikanga lessons.
How to apply - Me pēhea te tono
If this role sounds like you, apply on Seek.
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.
Email us at vacancies@privacy.org.nz if you have any questions or want to chat about the role.
Please note, we can only consider applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
We may start interviewing before the job ad expires on 1 December 2025, apply now if you don't want to miss this opportunity.
