Genesis Energy is one of New Zealand's leading energy retailers, supplying electricity, natural gas and LPG to more than half a million customers across the country and providing almost 20% of New Zealand's electricity.
We want to be New Zealander's first choice for energy management, striving to deliver new products and services, challenge the status quo, be bold and innovative and take responsibility for our customers and what matters to them.
Between now and 2035, Genesis will play a unique and vital role in energy transition.
By joining us, you will play your part in supporting the delivery of innovative energy solutions which will create a more sustainable future for our customers, company and for Aotearoa.
About the role As a Privacy Specialist you will play a pivotal role in driving our privacy initiatives.
This dynamic position offers the chance to work at the forefront of data protection, ensuring our practices not only comply with privacy laws and regulations but also customer standards.
You will engage closely with key stakeholders across the entire business, particularly within the Retail business unit, to foster a culture of privacy awareness and vigilance.
In this role, you will get exposure across diverse areas of privacy, build relationships with key stakeholders and make a significant impact by enhancing and growing privacy capability across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and deliver impactful privacy training programs and awareness campaigns.Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to champion privacy initiatives.Provide expert guidance and support on all privacy-related matters.Identify and address instances of non-compliance, ensuring swift and effective resolution.Support the business to navigate complex or nuanced privacy questions.About you: We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable individual who is passionate about data protection and privacy and thrives in a collaborative environment.
Our ideal candidate will have;
Knowledge of the Privacy Act 2020.Proven experience in a privacy-related role or similar.Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Privacy certifications, such as CIPP/E or CIPM, would be advantageous.About our benefits At Genesis, we value your wellbeing and your contribution to our team.
That's why we offer you great employee benefits for you and your family.
Some of our benefits include:
Health insurance, trauma and life insurance for you, and best doctors online service for you and your family.Electricity and gas discounts and an extra 20 power shout hours per year if you choose us as your provider.Matching up to 4% on contributions to your KiwiSaver or if you are unable to take advantage of KiwiSaver, we'll contribute 3% with our GenSaver allowance.A flexible working policy to support you to balance personal and professional needs.Career development opportunities and a supportive learning culture.We value diversity and inclusion, and we believe that equity, gender and wellness are essential for our success.
We are a market leader that empowers our people to make a positive difference for our customers, our communities and our environment.
If you want to help shape the future of New Zealand's energy sector, apply today and join us at Genesis!
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