Senior Privacy & Tech Counsel - AI, Data & Regulation

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

The Electricity Authority is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead privacy, data, and technology law work in a dynamic regulatory environment. You will provide trusted advice across the organisation, focusing on Privacy Act obligations, information governance, and emerging issues like AI governance and data sovereignty.

This fixed-term role offers an opportunity to develop expertise and contribute to work with direct impact on New Zealand consumers, collaborating with subject matter experts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
• Admission as Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.
• At least six years' post-qualification experience providing legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide privacy and technology law advice to the Authority.
• Navigate Privacy Act obligations and information governance.
• Support AI governance, data sovereignty and digital innovation initiatives.

Skills

Privacy law

Commercial law

Technology law

Public sector

Education

LLB or equivalent

Barrister and Solicitor admission

Job description

The Electricity Authority is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead privacy, data, and technology law work in a dynamic regulatory environment. You will provide trusted advice across the organisation, focusing on Privacy Act obligations, information governance, and emerging issues like AI governance and data sovereignty.

This fixed-term role offers an opportunity to develop expertise and contribute to work with direct impact on New Zealand consumers, collaborating with subject matter experts and