We are Aotearoa New Zealand’s privacy regulator – a small, Independent Crown Entity established to protect and promote individual privacy.

Our Investigation and Dispute Resolution team is our front-line, investigating a wide range of complaints from individuals who allege an agency has interfered with their privacy.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Investigator to join our team. We have a preference for the person to be placed in our Wellington office but will consider Auckland-based applicants.

In this role you will investigate, resolve, and manage your own complaint files, and will be supported with mentoring from senior staff, working in a team which is mutually supportive and genuinely collaborative.

You will be comfortable dealing with cases of complexity and challenge requiring sound technical knowledge, advanced people skills and good judgement. There will be occasions where you will be responding to challenging issues, so resilience, strong communication (written & oral) and relationship skills are key to thriving in this role.

Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou - what this role offers

• Intellectually stimulating, working with compelling privacy issues and cases
• Inclusive, friendly work culture
• Three days paid Commissioner leave between Christmas and New Year
• 15 days sick leave per year and fifth week of annual leave after 3 year's service
• Work-life balance with flexible working options
• At work support for learning te reo Māori and tikanga practices
• EAP and professional supervision

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - what you will bring

• An interest in the Privacy Act and other human rights legislation. Working knowledge of the Act would be an advantage, but not essential.
• A legal qualification and/or experience in interpreting and applying legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing.
• Strong relationship management skills and the emotional intelligence to effectively deal with complex behaviours and people from all walks of life.
• An understanding of and ability to recognise and understand key Māori, disability, and other cultural and human rights concepts in a practical setting.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with a results-oriented approach.

Me pēhea te tono - how to apply:

You must apply on Seek.

In addition to your CV, include a covering letter clearly setting out your suitability for this role. Please do not use AI assistance for your application as we want to see your individual communication style and approach.

Applications close 27 May, unless filled prior. Apply now if you are interested as we may interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

You must have the right to work in NZ to be considered for this role.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people feel valued and respected. Diversity makes us stronger and we seek to attract and foster diversity of background, thought and experience.

Contact us with any questions: vacancies@privacy.org.nz.

Visit our website for a copy of the role description.