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Manager Finance and Performance
Senior Legal Advisor

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Privacy is precious – help protect it

Manager Finance and Performance - Auckland CBD - 0.8 FTE

0.8 FTE
Auckland CBD based.
Salary band midpoint $143,500 p.a.
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Applications only accepted on Seek.

All applications require a covering letter and CV.

Broad go-to Finance role - deliver financial and performance management advice to the organisation at strategic and operational levels.

Ko tā mātou mahi - our work

The Privacy Commissioner is an independent Crown entity established under the Privacy Act 2020 as New Zealand’s privacy regulator with an economy-wide focus.

We advocate and advise on matters relating to privacy, examine new legislation and initiatives for impacts on privacy, undertake independent inquiries into privacy issues, investigate and conciliate complaints about alleged breaches of privacy, and have a compliance and enforcement function.

Ko te tūranga - the role

This is a leadership role where you will be collaborating closely with functional managers and Senior Leadership Team members, offering expert financial advice and guidance, and ensuring effective budget management within each business function. You will also undertake financial and performance management reporting, assist with audit activities and oversee the work of the Accounts/Payroll Officer.

The midpoint pay for this role is $143,500 (base + KS). An offer to the preferred candidate will be based on skills and experience.

Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou - what this role offers

Rewarding and challenging work that makes a difference.
Paid professional membership and CPD support.
Three days paid Commissioner leave between Christmas and New Year.
Work-life balance with flexible working options.
At work support for learning te reo Māori and tikanga practices.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - what you will bring

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.

We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of the following:

Proven finance management knowledge and experience and a relevant qualification.
Sound understanding of businesses and how they operate.
Strong partnering and engagement skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of government organisations, reporting structures and statutory obligations of a Crown entity would be an advantage.
Knowledge of te reo and te ao Māori desirable but not mandatory.

You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Me pēhea te tono - how to apply:

If this role sounds like you, apply on Seek.

Email us for any further enquiries.

Please note, we can only consider applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

We may start interviewing before applications close on 14 February 2025, apply now if you don't want to miss this opportunity.

Senior Legal Advisor

Develop your career in 2025 - join a small, tight-knit team highly engaged with privacy, law and policy work across the organisation.

Interesting and challenging work with plenty of variety.
Great organisational culture, flexible work options.
$82,000 - $123,000, actual pay dependent on experience.
Read the job description.
Applications only accepted on Seek.

Ko tā mātou mahi - our work

The Privacy Act applies to almost every person, business, and organisation in New Zealand. We advocate and advise on matters relating to privacy, examine new legislation and initiatives for impacts on privacy, undertake independent inquiries into privacy issues, investigate and conciliate complaints about alleged breaches of privacy, and have a compliance and enforcement function.

Ko te tūranga - the role

We are a small Legal team and as the Senior Legal Adviser you will be involved across the full range of our activities. The work is highly varied and interesting, requiring a mix of sound technical skills along with the ability to influence and advocate, build effective stakeholder relationships and get things done. You may not be an expert yet but you do need to have a strong interest in privacy.

Some of the areas you will be involved with include:

providing expert legal and privacy advice to policy and operational teams
occasionally assisting with litigation in the Human Rights Tribunal or courts
drafting legal opinions arising out of investigations and inquiries
building privacy expertise within the office
providing sound legal advice about the legal and privacy implications of draft legislation and government policy