Ko te turanga - the role
Join us as a Senior Policy Adviser designing and delivering projects in areas like biometrics, children's privacy, and artificial intelligence. The team leads policy advice about the implications of new initiatives, technologies, government policy, legislation, and business and other developments relating to privacy.
Being in a small high performing team means you will be expected to step up and take responsibility for a wide range of projects and subject areas, support and mentor staff, and confidently manage key external stakeholder relationships.
Your ability to effectively deliver on projects - both short term and long-term is key for success in this role, as is your skill in forming productive and influential relationships with external stakeholders, agencies and groups.
The indicative base salary range is $88k - $130k + Kiwisaver. Actual offer will be based on relevant experience and fit.
Ko ta matou mahi - our work
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 Maori to take a te ao Maori perspective on privacy, engaging and empowering people and communities who are more vulnerable to serious privacy harm.
Nga pumanawatanga ou - what you will bring
You are an experienced Policy Adviser with a proven track record, ready now for the next step in your career or already working at SPA level and wanting to broaden your experience and deepen your skills in a new area of some complexity, pace and change.
You must have:
- relevant qualifications and policy experience
- the ability to lead and manage projects
- demonstrated ability to analyse information and shape it into actionable insights
- high level communication skills with writing that commands attention for its quality and relevance
- a keen interest in the interactions between privacy, law and policy
- the ability to build and maintain co-operative and collegial working relationships
Te painga o te mahi tahi me matou - what this role offers
- Professional growth and challenge
- Friendly and inclusive culture
- Three days paid Commissioner leave between Christmas and New Year
- Work-life balance with flexible working options
- At work support for learning te reo Maori and tikanga practices
Me pehea 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.
Applications must be made on Seek to be accepted. In addition to your CV, your covering letter is a key part of our assessment of your application. We want to hear your own voice, not mediated by AI. The job description can be found on our website (privacy.org.nz)
Applications close 22 September 2025, unless filled prior. Apply now if you are interested as we may interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand at the time of application.
For any enquiries, email us: [email protected]
