About OPC
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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.
Business Support Administrator
The role - Ko te tūranga
The role is permanent part-time, 30 hours a week, which can be worked over 4 or 5 days.
You will be providing secretarial and admin support to our small Legal team and regular back-up support to the Business Support Administrator (Auckland) in their work for the Investigations and Dispute Resolution team.
You are likely to be an experienced office administrator who knows how to support a busy team, show initiative and be adept at handling confidential documents and large scale file management.
What you bring - Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
- High-level computer literacy skills with MS Office
- Capability with either SharePoint or Objective would be an advantage
- Good judgement, discretion and care handling material of a sensitive or confidential nature
- Team player, friendly and approachable, willing to help out and pitch in without being asked
- A confident and clear communicator - written and verbal
What this role offers - te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou
- High engagement workplace
- Flexible working
- Te reo and tikanga lessons
- EAP
- Three Commissioner leave days between Christmas and New Year
How to apply - Me pēhea te tono
We only receive applications through Seek.
In addition to your CV, include a covering letter specifically setting out your suitability for this position. Please do not use AI assistance with your application material as we want to see your written communication style and approach.
Contact us on vacancies@privacy.org.nz if you have any questions about the role.
You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered.
Applications close 16 August. Please note we may start interviewing before the job ad closes, apply now if you don't want to miss this opportunity.
Investigator
The role - Ko te tūranga
We are looking for an Investigator to join our team. We have a preference for the person to be placed in our Wellington office but will consider Auckland-based applicants.
This is a busy role where you will manage your own complaint files, supported with mentoring from senior staff and working in a tight knit team.
You will likely have relevant work experience and a strong interest in case management and ADR. You will be comfortable dealing with cases of complexity and challenge requiring sound technical knowledge, advanced people skills and good judgement. There will be occasions where you will be responding to challenging issues, so resilience and strong relationship skills are key to thriving in this role.
What this role offers - te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou
- Intellectually stimulating, working with compelling privacy issues and cases
- Inclusive, friendly work culture
- Three days paid Commissioner leave between Christmas and New Year
- 15 days sick leave per year and fifth week of annual leave after 3 years service
- Work-life balance with flexible working options
- At work support for learning te reo Māori and tikanga practices
- EAP and professional supervision
What you will bring - Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
- An interest in the Privacy Act and other human rights legislation. Working knowledge of the Act would be an advantage, but is not essential.
- A law degree with relevant experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing.
- Strong relationship management skills and the ability to deal with people from all walks of life.
- The ability to recognise and understand key Māori, disability, and other cultural and human rights concepts in a practical setting.
- Comfortable managing competing priorities with a results-oriented approach.
How to apply - Me pēhea te tono
We only receive applications through Seek.
In addition to your CV, include a covering letter specifically setting out your suitability for this position. Please do not use AI assistance with your application material as we want to see your written communication style and approach.
Contact us on vacancies@privacy.org.nz if you have any questions about the role.
You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered.
Applications close 16 August. Please note we may start interviewing before the job ad closes, apply now if you don't want to miss this opportunity.
