Senior Privacy Advisor (6 month fixed term / secondment opportunity)Do you want to make a positive difference to the protection of Aotearoa/New Zealand's border from serious threats, the facilitation of legitimate trade and travel, and the collection of customs and excise revenue on behalf of the Crown?
New Zealand Customs Service (Customs)| Te Mana Arai o Aotearoa protects Aotearoa/New Zealand against threats to the border.
Risk management is critical to every part of our role and this in turn requires that we have access to high quality, reliable data we can use to undertake assessments, manage risk and deliver positive outcomes for Aotearoa/New Zealand.
It is essential, therefore, that we are a privacy-savvy organisation, able to effectively and appropriately use and protect personal information.We have a great opportunity on offer for an enthusiastic privacy professional to join our small Information Sharing and Privacy team.
This is a 6-month fixed term or secondment role, and for the right candidate, can be based anywhere nationwide where there is a Customs presence.About this role…The purpose of this position is to assist the Manager Information Sharing and Privacy to support Customs' information sharing and privacy activities with respect to the border and improve Customs' privacy maturity and practices in relation to the management of personal information.The Senior Privacy Advisor is expected to take ownership of key projects and lead them through to successful completion.
They will need to exercise sound judgement, recognising when to seek wider or more senior input.
They will also need to demonstrate strong interpersonal relationship skills in order to constructively and successfully navigate complex environments, balancing operational requirements alongside policy goals and legal obligations.To be successful as our trusted Senior Privacy Advisor, you will have…Strong experience and expertise in privacy matters, including assisting with impact assessments, providing advice on complex privacy policy issues, investigating incidents and resolving complaints.A good understanding of privacy policy development and common privacy practices.A sound knowledge and understanding of the Privacy Act, Codes, and Human Rights Review Tribunal decisions.The ability to build relationships and provide advice to all Customs' business units, the wider border sector and, where necessary, the wider public sector.Advanced problem solving and decision-making skills including good judgement and incisive thinking.Strong communication skills, including the ability to write clearly for a range of different audiences.An ability to design and implement internal processes for managing limited classes of information.The ability to obtain a National Security Clearance to 'Confidential' level.A law degree is preferred but not essential.Experience working in a regulatory environment is preferred but not essential.The indicative salary range for this role is between $94,000 - 124,000 per annum prorated (dependent on relevant skills and experience).Working for New Zealand Customs…To join Customs in any role you must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand permanent resident and be able to obtain and maintain an Organisational Security clearance along with being able to obtain and maintain security clearance to 'confidential' level.
(*) A New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for the last five years, (including five years ago from the date of this application) and resides in New Zealand at the time of application.ORA New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for the last five years, (including five years ago from the date of this application) and resides in New Zealand at the time of application who has travelled out of New Zealand for short periods of time i.e.
> 6 months in one of the following countries: Australia, United Kingdom, United States or Canada and can provide police certificates from those countries for the period of absence.Because of the nature of Customs' work you must have a clear Police record.
Organisational security clearances are mandatory and are conducted by Customs.
You will also be required to pass a drug test.How to apply…To express your interest, please apply online by submitting a CV and cover letter that demonstrates your ability to meet the necessary skills, experience and competencies required for the role as outlined in the position description.Please note that Customs will not accept any applications sent to an email address.
All applications are required to be submitted online via our website.For interest in a secondment, please ensure that you have the support of your manager/people leader before applying.Deadline for applications is 11pm, Monday 13 January 2025.New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Arai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace.
It provides equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.Customs | Te Mana Arai supports flexible working arrangements and welcomes the opportunity to speak with you about your flexible working requirements.
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