Engage with compelling and developing privacy issues

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is Aotearoa New Zealand’s 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 work in partnership with Māori to take a te ao Māori perspective on privacy, engaging and empowering people and communities vulnerable to serious privacy harm.

Ko tā mātou mahi – the role

We are looking for an experienced Investigator who can operate at a senior level in our  Investigation and Dispute Resolution team.  This is a 12-month fixed-term role where you will be handling our more complex cases. This is a great opportunity for a high performing individual with the experience, skills, and competencies to step up into a senior position, where you will be supported by other senior practitioners in the team.  Location is Auckland or Wellington

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu – what you need to bring

• A tertiary legal qualification or relevant experience in interpreting and applying legal principles .
• Experience investigating disputes or complaints, particularly in a regulatory environment, would be an advantage.
• Experience in the use of mediation or other alternative dispute resolution methods to resolve disputes would likewise be an advantage.
• Strong inter-personal skills, and the ability to engage with people from all walks of life, including the ability to deal effectively with complex behaviours and challenging material.

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

To apply, please click here.

All applications require a cover letter and CV.

Please note we may start interviewing before the job ad expires.

Questions? Email us at vacancies@privacy.org.nz.