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Ko tā mātou mahi - our work  

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

The Investigations and Dispute Resolution Team assess and investigate privacy complaints from members of the public. The objective, wherever possible, is to investigate privacy issues quickly and pragmatically and resolve these using robust dispute resolution processes and frameworks.  

Ko te tūranga - the role

We are looking 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.

This is a busy role where you will manage your own complaint files, supported with mentoring from senior staff and working in a tight knit team.

You will likely have relevant work experience and a strong interest in case management and ADR. 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 and strong 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 years 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 is not essential.
• A law degree with relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to deal with people from all walks of life.
• The ability to recognise and understand key Māori, disability, and other cultural and human rights concepts in a practical setting.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities with a results-oriented approach.

Me pēhea te tono - how to apply:

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. You can find the role descriptor on our website (Work at OPC).

Applications close 16 August, 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, seen and respected.  Diversity makes us stronger and we seek to attract and foster diversity of background, thought and experience.

Click here to apply via Seek.