Senior Advisor: Privacy & Regulatory Operations

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 102,000; Full time

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Job summary

MBIE in Auckland CBD seeks a Senior Advisor Operational Legal Services to lead complex privacy matters, NZBN escalations and address suppression work under the Family Violence Act 2018. You will assess information, interpret statutes and provide clear advice and recommendations, coordinating across Business Registries and MBIE.

You will excel at analysing complex information, maintaining sound judgement and delivering accurate outcomes within statutory timelines, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex or sensitive matters clearly and accurately.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify key issues and form sound conclusions.
• Sound judgement and discretion when working with sensitive personal or non-public information.
• The ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks in a practical operational setting.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet statutory or agreed deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, consistent and high-quality work.
• Confidence working with systems, records and structured information, together with adaptability and the ability to learn new systems and subject areas quickly as operational priorities evolve.
• Adaptability, curiosity and a willingness to work across different subject areas as operational priorities evolve.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent practical experience in a legal, regulatory, compliance, privacy, information management, government or business environment
• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage privacy matters, including requests, information-handling issues, privacy risks, breaches and related assurance work
• Assess and administer address suppression matters under the Family Violence Act 2018, including applications, escalations and enquiries
• Manage complex NZBN enquiries and escalations, including matters requiring legislative interpretation, investigation or coordination across teams
• Contribute flexibly to other matters that support team and Business Registries priorities as business needs evolve
• Interpret and apply legislation, policy and operational processes to reach sound and defensible conclusions
• Prepare clear advice, correspondence, assessments and recommendations
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues and support timely outcomes

Skills

Clear communication

Analytical thinking

Judgement under pressure

Legislation interpretation

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Curiosity

Cross-domain collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in legal/regulatory/compliance

Job description

MBIE in Auckland CBD seeks a Senior Advisor Operational Legal Services to lead complex privacy matters, NZBN escalations and address suppression work under the Family Violence Act 2018. You will assess information, interpret statutes and provide clear advice and recommendations, coordinating across Business Registries and MBIE.

You will excel at analysing complex information, maintaining sound judgement and delivering accurate outcomes within statutory timelines, while collaborating with