Senior Privacy Advisor

3 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Type**: Fixed term - 12 months Hours: Full time Location: Wellington Business Group: Te Ara Manaaki Branch: Kāwai ke te Iwi / Service Delivery and Operations Salary: $93,166 - $126,047
Want to help deliver a better Aotearoa, New Zealand?
Be part of a programme making it easier for people to access government services
We are looking for a Senior Privacy Advisor to join our waka and support this important mahi.
This is a fixed term role for 12 months. Because of the work we do, you need to have New Zealand Citizenship to be considered for this role.
Mōu | About You
As well as a broad understanding of all aspects of privacy principles, you will have:

- A strong understanding of the Privacy Act and how to implement it in an operational environment
- Sound critical thinking skills
- Very good communication skills
- Excellent relationship building skills

Mō te tūnga | About the Role
As a Senior Privacy Advisor, you will lead the charge to promote privacy and embed a privacy by design culture within Te Ara Manaaki so that we can retain the highest level of confidence in the Department's ability to safeguard the personal information it holds. You'll work across the privacy, security, and delivery teams to help redesign the authorising environment that underpins sharing our identity and life event information with agencies and organisations for Service Delivery and Operations.
Mōu mahi | Our Work
New Zealanders expect to be able to access government services seamlessly, irrespective of the specific agency providing the services. Te Ara Manaaki is a multi-year cabinet-approved programme responsible for transforming its system of service delivery for identity and life event services and products. Our work includes:
Passports and Citizenship
Civil Registration
Iwi Affiliation
Engagement with iwi is enabling us to learn about and understand the needs and expectations of different iwi in relation to DIA collecting, storing, and sharing iwi affiliation data. Information from this engagement forms an input into the design and implementation of the modernised civil registration system. This significant area of work is well under way.
Ko wai mātou | About Us
We value diversity and inclusion and know that this contributes to better business outcomes. Our ways of working are flexible and family friendly enabling you to take care of your responsibilities outside of work.
- You'll have the opportunity to work alongside some very talented people, including international partners, all working towards the same goal
- There will be plenty of growth and development for your career in a dynamic, flexible working environment
- You'll be supported at all levels to enable you to do the best job you can do

If you're looking for a role that is challenging where no two days are the same, then please get in touch with us today.
To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at Te Tari Taiwhenua and see why we're a great place to work, click here.
We work to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders through our four outcome areas:

- People can easily access the services and information they need
- Iwi, hapū and communities across New Zealand are safe, resilient and thriving
- People's sense of belonging and collective memory builds an inclusive New Zealand
- New Zealand is a well-functioning democracy across central and local government

Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

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