Privacy & Official Information Business Partner

Auckland Council; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a Privacy & Official Information Business Partner to work across the organisation, guiding handling of information requests and advising on privacy and official information standards.

You will build strong relationships with senior leaders, executives and the Mayoral Office, applying sound judgment and a customer-focused approach to ensure timely, accurate responses and compliance with statutory obligations.

Qualifications

• This role requires a tertiary qualification in business management, commerce, law, public policy, public management, humanities or finance or equivalent experience.
• At least three years of experience in a large, complex organisation or sensitive environment.
• Knowledge of the Privacy Act 2020 and LGOIMA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Experience building relationships, improving processes and mentoring or training.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of departments and oversee official information requests.
• Ensure high-quality, accurate, and authorised responses within statutory timeframes.
• Provide expert advice and training on privacy and official information compliance.
• Foster a culture of transparency and trust across the organisation.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Business management

Commerce

Law

Public policy

Public management

Finance

Job description

Privacy & Official Information Business Partner

• Partner with senior leaders on privacy and official information matters
• Build capability and influence best practice across a large, complex organisation
• Make an impact by supporting transparency, trust and excellent outcomes for Aucklanders

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

The Privacy & Official Information team within Customer Experience plays an important role in helping Auckland Council meet its obligations under the Privacy Act 2020 and the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA).

As a Privacy and Official Information Business Partner, you’ll work across the organisation to manage complex and sensitive information requests, provide trusted advice, and support our people to confidently navigate privacy and official information requirements.

This is a varied role where you’ll build strong relationships with colleagues, decision-makers, executives and the Mayoral Office. You’ll use sound judgement, political awareness and a customer-focused approach to ensure information requests are managed accurately, appropriately and within statutory timeframes.

In this role, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of departments, overseeing official information requests within these areas.
• Ensure high-quality, accurate, and authorised responses to information requests, aligned with statutory timeframes.
• Provide expert advice and training on privacy and official information, ensuring our responses meet compliance standards.
• Foster a culture of transparency and trust throughout the organization.

He kōrero mōu: About You

This customer-focused role requires a professional with a strong ability to build rapport and establish productive, results-driven relationships across the organization. Strong relationship management and business partnering skills are essential, as you will engage frequently with senior council leaders.

Ideally, you hold a tertiary qualification in business management, commerce, law, public policy, public management, humanities, or finance.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in an area such as business management, commerce, law, public policy, public management, humanities, or finance or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least three years’ experience working in a large, complex organisation or sensitive environment.
• Knowledge of the Privacy Act 2020 and LGOIMA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex information clear and accessible.
• Experience building relationships, improving processes and developing capability through mentoring or training.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of. As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Applications close: Sunday 27th September at 11.59PM

Salary Range of $78 - $90K per annum based on skills and experience.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.