Advisor Privacy

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Wellness benefits

Job summary

MBIE in Wellington is seeking a Privacy Advisor to provide privacy advice on information management and upcoming Privacy legislation changes within a complex and dynamic environment spanning MBIE's 16 regulatory systems.

You will work with the Principal Advisor - Privacy and other senior advisors to deliver high-quality, timely guidance and to embed privacy best practice across MBIE. This role offers opportunities to develop breadth across privacy topics.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Privacy legislation, policy and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent relationship management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide privacy advisory and support services to MBIE staff and leaders.
• Embed privacy best practice across MBIE's operations and regulatory systems.
• Advise on upcoming Privacy legislation changes and practical implementation.
• Collaborate with the Principal Advisor - Privacy and other senior advisors.

Skills

Privacy legislation knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification or comparable relevant experience

Job description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIEDiscover a career with purpose at MBIEPermanent positionWellington CBDSalary range: $75,000 - $88,000 plus KiwiSaver and wellness benefitsProvide advice and guidance on personal information management and upcoming Privacy legislation changes in a complex and dynamic environment spanning MBIE's 16 different regulatory systemsAbout the Role - Tenei turanga:The Privacy Team works with leaders, managers and staff at all levels across the Ministry to provide privacy advisory and support services and to embed privacy best practice. Due to flexibility within the team, there is scope for our advisors to be part of both privacy BAU work as well as privacy capability building and continuing improvement initiatives, depending on their experience and interest. This also means that we can offer significant opportunities for developing experience across a broad variety of subject areas and building your career within MBIE.New Zealand's future economy will have a different mix of industries, jobs, and skills. MBIE's advice in these areas will inform decisions that re-shape New Zealand's economic future. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide privacy advice on a broad range of operations spanning 18 different regulatory systems. MBIE collaborates with business groups in providing data and technology to enable delivery on the opportunities, challenges and priorities that lie ahead for Aotearoa New Zealand. That is where your passion and experience in understanding privacy, data, and information practice can influence new ways of thinking and working.In this role you will work with the Principal Advisor - Privacy and other senior/advisors in providing high quality and timely advice and support on a wide range of privacy issues. You will need to be technically proficient, agile, adaptable and a strong communicator.This is a fantastic opportunity to work with experts to build your knowledge and provide advice and guidance on some of MBIE's most complex and privacy matters.Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana -Skills and Experience RequiredKnowledge and understanding of Privacy legislation, policy and processesWell-developed written and verbal communication abilities, which allow you to convey key ideas and issues in a way that is suitable to the audienceStrong relationship management skills and an ability to work well with othersStrong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlinesTertiary qualification or comparable relevant experienceAbout MBIE - Etahi korero mo MBIE:MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.Mahi Tahi - Better TogetherMaia - Bold and bravePae Kahurangi - Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika - Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahunga roa o nga iwi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapa kua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.How to Apply - Me pehea te tono:Click here to view a position description.When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.All applications must be submitted via our online process.We can't wait to hear from you!Email [e-mail] quoting ref MBIE/20264 if you have any further questions.Applications close on 25 October 2026