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Principal Legal Adviser - Rōia Mātāmua

• Provide high quality legal advice
• Flexible, inclusive, collaborative working environment
• Agile, independent, courageous regulator
• Supportive team environment

Privacy is precious – help protect it
The Privacy Commissioner is Aotearoa New Zealand's privacy regulator. We are an independent crown entity, and we work to protect and promote individual privacy.
Ko tā mātou mahi – the role
We have an opportunity for a Principal Legal Adviser to join our Wellington-based Legal team, reporting to the General Counsel.
As the Principal Legal Adviser, you will provide expert legal and privacy advice on the application of the Privacy Act and the exercise of functions under the Act. This includes providing strategic legal advice on privacy regulatory and compliance action, the application and/or interpretation of privacy law, and the legal and privacy implications of draft or existing legislation and government or business initiatives. You would work with our business teams to provide pragmatic and solutions-based advice for the effective delivery of our objectives and functions.
You will be joining an organisation that has a focus on and commitment to human rights, diversity and inclusion and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are a progressive and innovative organisation where your contribution would be valued and what you do can help make a difference to people's lives. We have a strong commitment to professional development and offer flexible working.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu – what you need to bring

• 10-15 years relevant PQE
• Experience in privacy law, health law, regulatory compliance and/or public law in public or private sector
• Excellent statutory interpretation skills
• Solutions-based approach to providing advice
• Great communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiarity or an interest in how privacy intersects with human rights law, tikanga Māori and policy
• High attention to detail

How to apply – me pēhea a te tono mai?

• You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role
• Apply here on Seek

In addition to your CV, your application must be accompanied by a covering letter to explain why you consider yourself suitable for the role.
For any enquiries, please email vacancies@privacy.org.nz
Applications close 10 October 2024.