Senior Adviser Capability and Guidance

2 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time NZ$108,000 - NZ$135,000 per year

Senior Adviser Capability and Guidance/Kaitohutohu Matamua - 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 turanga

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 .

Our work - Ko ta matou 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 ngakaunui matou ki te whakapakari i tetahi wahi mahi whakauruuru e kaingakautia ai, e whakamanatia ai te tangata. Ma te kanorau e tu pakari ake ai matou, na, ka whaia, ka whangaihia hoki e matou te aheinga a-ahurea me te kanorau a-whakaaro, a-wheako hoki.

What you bring - Nga pumanawatanga ou

  • 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 matou

  • 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

Me pehea te tono - how to apply

Applications must be made on Seek.

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.

Contact us on if you have any questions or want to chat about the role.

You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered.

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