Senior Investigator
Office of the Privacy Commissioner
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Investigator/Senior Investigator/ Kaihōpara/Kaihōpara Matua
Investigations and Dispute Resolution Team
- Build your complex case management and dispute resolution expertise
- Small, agile and courageous regulator
- Inclusive and friendly working environment
Engage with compelling and developing privacy issues
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is Aotearoa New Zealand’s privacy regulator, protecting the taonga that is personal information. We identify and address systemic and population-scale privacy issues, increase good privacy practice, and champion the privacy rights of all New Zealanders. The Investigations and Dispute Resolution team contributes to this objective by investigating complaints from individuals about an interference with their privacy.
We work in partnership with Māori to take a te ao Māori perspective on privacy, engaging and empowering people and communities vulnerable to serious privacy harm.
Ko tā mātou mahi – the role
We are looking for an experienced Investigator to join our Investigations and Dispute Resolution team. This is a role where you will be handling your own caseload in a supportive and collaborative team. This is a great opportunity for a high performer with the experience, skills, and competencies to hit the ground running, while being supported by other senior practitioners in the team. Location is Wellington preferred, Auckland considered for the right person.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu – what you need to bring
- A tertiary legal qualification and relevant experience in interpreting and applying legal principles
- An interest in the Privacy Act and other human rights legislation. Working knowledge of the Act would be an advantage, but not essential.
- Experience investigating disputes or complaints, particularly in a regulatory environment, would be an advantage
- Experience in the use of mediation or other alternative dispute resolution methods to resolve disputes would likewise be an advantage
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing, and the ability to ask the right questions to quickly obtain required information.
- 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.
Me pēhea te tono - how to apply:
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.
In addition to your CV, include a covering letter 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 must be made on Seek, closing 9 September, unless filled prior. Apply now if you are interested as we may interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
