Privacy & Information Governance Lead

Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a Lead Advisor - Privacy, Government and Information to lead the Council’s privacy and information management functions. You will manage Official Information Act and Privacy Act requests, oversee proactive information releases, and provide guidance on information-related risks.

You will act as Privacy Officer, support leaders and kaimahi, and collaborate with the Executive Team to strengthen privacy, records management, and

Qualifications

• Experience in privacy, information management, and government processes.
• Knowledge of the Official Information Act, Privacy Act, and Public Records Act.
• 3–5 years of experience in a New Zealand government or government agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Council’s privacy, information management, and government agency functions.
• Manage Official Information Act and Privacy Act requests.
• Provide guidance on privacy matters and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Build relationships with leaders, kaimahi, and external stakeholders to strengthen privacy and records management practices.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Judgement

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a Lead Advisor - Privacy, Government and Information to lead the Council’s privacy and information management functions. You will manage Official Information Act and Privacy Act requests, oversee proactive information releases, and provide guidance on information-related risks.

You will act as Privacy Officer, support leaders and kaimahi, and collaborate with the Executive Team to strengthen privacy, records management, and