Senior Privacy Advisor at NZ Ministry of Education, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Senior Privacy Advisor

• Permanent role, Wellington
• An opportunity to support the development and implementation of privacy policies and processes that enhance privacy capability and culture

He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown. We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

Our Senior Privacy Advisors report to and provide expert advice and support to the Manager Privacy. Situated in the Legal and Privacy Group, the privacy team develops and delivers a programme of work to lift the Ministry's privacy compliance, capability and culture.

This includes:

• Sharing specialist knowledge and advice to support good privacy processes and practices, including input into responses to privacy assessments, requests, complaints and incidents.
• Promoting a strong privacy culture by working collaboratively with other advisors and senior advisors, managers and their teams to increase awareness and understanding of our privacy responsibilities and obligations.
• Leading and/or contributing to projects and initiatives as part of the Ministry's privacy programme.

This is a new team, formed as a result of organisational change. The role presents a unique opportunity to shape an effective privacy function, and to establish your mark on the privacy culture at Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga.

For more information on this position, please read through the attached Job Description

Salary range: $96,598 - $117,175 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
• The ability to purchase extra days leave
• A range of employee network groups
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing

Mōhou ake | About you

As one of our Senior Privacy Advisors,

• You have a keen interest in privacy, and an in-depth understanding of the Privacy Act 2020 and relevant legislation, policies and standards.

• You have a proven ability to exercise sound judgement to identify, mitigate and escalate risk.
• You are able and willing to work collaboratively, pragmatically and productively to achieve agreed outcomes.

• Preferred applicants will have a relevant tertiary or industry qualification and at least two years' relevant professional experience, either in privacy or a related domain

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau. To better deliver on this, we are currently undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.

For additional information on the changes we are embarking on, please visit here.

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the ‘apply' button below. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you'd like to share about your cultural identity. We're keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role. Please note that your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.

Applications close Midnight, Sunday 11 June 2023.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.