Privacy Specialist

6 months ago


Mount Maunganui, New Zealand Zespri Full time

**Kō wai mātou? Who are we?**:
Zespri is more than simply the world’s single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand’s best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

**He aha te mahi? What's the role?**:
This is a 15 month fixed term contract, job sharing with another Privacy Specialist at Zespri. The role is part time, 18.75 hours per week (0.5 FTE), working Monday, Tuesday and.5 on Friday. The Privacy Specialist role oversees the framework/strategy within Zespri for information management and in particular privacy and personal data frameworks. This role is responsible for ensuring globally relevant organisational and technical measures are managed and communicated throughout the organisation.

Key accountabilities will include;
- Provide thought leadership and technical expertise to support the company and relevant business stakeholders in achieving its goal of developing and maintaining a robust and effective strategy and framework for management of personal data
- Provide timely and commercial expertise in relation to privacy and related practices, both at a broad level and in relation to particular transactions or activities
- Develop educational and policy initiatives to drive a shared level of understanding and culture of continuous improvement in the management of personal data across the business
- Act as data protection officer and be responsible for Zespri’s privacy management frameworks, including data mapping, technical and organisational measures

**Ko wai koe? Who are you?**:
You will have demonstrated experience in the management of information within multi-national businesses in a similar role. You will also meet the following selection criteria:

- Bachelor’s degree in information management or law, or specialised privacy certification is highly regarded
- Demonstrated capability in building long-term relationships, change management and contribution to a leadership culture across functional business units
- 7+ years of experience working across at least two of the following areas: privacy, cybersecurity, technology law, data management
- Strong written and spoken English, other languages would be an asset

**He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?**:
Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 900+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of being personally connected, results-driven, and committed to guardianship. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.
- Competitive overall remuneration package,.
- FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
- Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
- Additional paid volunteer day to volunteer within your community (Volunteer Time).
- Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
- Group Medical Insurance benefits.
- Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking.
- Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit


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