Senior Advisor - Privacy

Senior Advisor - Privacy

Join to apply for the Senior Advisor - Privacy role at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children . This fixed‑term position (until 30 June 2026) is available on a contract basis.

About the team

The System Leadership, Privacy Team supports Oranga Tamariki by creating the awareness, culture and conditions to safely and ethically use the information by our business.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice to strengthen the integrity and maturity of data management.
• Create the awareness, culture and conditions to safely and ethically use our businesses information.
• Develop, deliver and maintain components of the privacy programme including policies, processes and tools; maintain expert knowledge in public sector privacy / information sharing practices.
• Provide privacy advice and support to Oranga Tamariki staff on individual cases.
• Provide information management advice and support as required.
• Actively identify and advise on organisational and operational risks – ensure that analysis, data and information supplied is accurate and verified.

Qualifications

Other details

Location : National Office (Wellington). Candidates based in Wellington or willing to relocate are preferred, but hybrid or remote working arrangements are possible. Contract position fixed term until 30 June 2026.

Benefits

Salary package is step‑based, starting between $106,416 and $117,782, dependent on experience. The role also offers a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options, significant training and professional development, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.

How to apply

Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please apply using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

Application deadline

Applications for this role close on Sunday 23 November.

Seniority level

Mid‐Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

Government Administration

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