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Privacy is precious – help protect it

We are Aotearoa New Zealand’s privacy regulator – a small, independent Crown Entity established to protect and promote individual privacy.

Our work - Ko tā mātou mahi

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is Aotearoa New Zealand’s independent privacy regulator, protecting the taonga that is personal information. We identify and address systemic and population-scale privacy issues, increase good privacy practice, and champion the privacy rights of all New Zealanders.

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.

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Executive Assistant/ Business Support | Kaiāwhina Mātāmua - Tautoko Pākihi

Wellington based
Fixed term, full-time position
End January 2027 – August 2027 parental leave cover
Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 per year
Applications only accepted through Seek
Read the job description (opens to PDF,

Ko tā mātou mahi - our work

We are Aotearoa New Zealand’s privacy regulator – a small, independent crown entity established to protect and promote individual privacy.

Ko te tūranga - the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Executive Assistant/Business Support to join our collaborative team in Wellington on a fixed term basis.
The role will provide high level executive support to the Deputy Privacy Commissioner, and business and administrative support to several Business Managers and their respective teams.

This is a cross-functional role, and the role is expected to build connections across the office, understand the nuances of our specialist teams, and contribute to their varied programmes of work.

Principal Accountabilities - Takohanga matua

Scheduling and managing appointments for the Deputy Privacy Commissioner
Organising meeting papers and taking minutes when required
Drafting routine correspondence and assisting with email management
Arranging travel and accommodation
Maintaining accurate records in our information systems
Co-ordinating and tracking work on behalf of Business Managers
Helping produce timely and accurate documents and assisting with quality assurance (proof reading, formatting, accuracy)
Providing general administrative support to the wider office, working with other business support staff

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - what you will bring

Experience with providing executive and administrative support
Maturity and confidence to manage stakeholder relationships
Great communication skills, both verbal and written
High standards of conduct and professionalism
A desire to continuously learn and upskill
High attention to detail
A collaborative, can-do attitude

Me pēhea te tono - how to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this fixed term position and think that you meet our criteria please apply on Seek.

In addition to your CV, please include a covering letter which sets out your suitability for this specific role. Please do not use AI assistance for your application as we want to see your individual communication style and approach.

Applications close 20 November, unless filled prior. Apply now if you are interested as we may interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

You must have the right to work in NZ to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions, email these to vacancies@privacy.org.nz

Mōhiohio whaiaro – Personal information

If you apply for a job here, we will collect and confidentially hold any personal information you provide us as part of the recruitment process. It will only be shared with those involved in our recruitment and employment processes, or as otherwise required by law. Providing your personal information is voluntary. If you choose not to provide us with information that we require, we may not consider you for employment.

If you are successful in obtaining employment with us, the information will then be stored on your Human Resources file. If you are not employed the personal information collected during recruitment will be securely disposed of. You can request access to your personal information held by us and request corrections to this information at any time.

Requests for access and correction about recruitment information should be made to vacancies@privacy.org.nz