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Ko tā mātou mahi - our work
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is New Zealand’s privacy regulator, protecting the taonga that is personal information. Our mahi addresses systemic and population-scale privacy issues, increases good privacy practice, and champions the privacy rights of all New Zealanders. We work in partnership with Māori to take a te ao Māori perspective on privacy, engaging and empowering people and communities who are more vulnerable to serious privacy harm.
We are a small organisation of 50 people with an ambitious work programme. This role is a key adviser within the organisation for all people and culture matters. It is best suited to someone with broad generalist HR experience, with the confidence to lead , and a practical, grounded approach to the ongoing work of supporting people leaders and their teams to do their best work.
Ko te tūranga - the role
Provide strategic and operational HR leadership to support the delivery of business outcomes, enable capability building, culture alignment, and performance improvement while fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaged workplace.
Drive the development and implementation of HR initiatives, policies and activities across all areas of the employee lifecycle.
Principal Accountabilities - Takohanga matua
Provide trusted and timely HR advice to the Privacy Commissioner, Senior Leadership Team and people leaders.
Design and deliver on HR strategies, initiatives, and programmes that meet current and future operational needs.
Support managers in addressing individual and team performance, conduct, and employment relations matters.
Maintain fit for purpose HR policies, frameworks, and processes.
Promote and uphold OPC values, health and safety standards, and diversity and inclusion practices across all aspects of people management.
Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou - what this role offers
A role where your opinions matter and your expertise is valued across the business
Genuine business partnering and engagement
Work-life balance with flexible working options
At work support for capability development in Te Ao Māori
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - what you will bring
At least two years at Business Partner level or above
Broad generalist knowledge and experience as an HR professional
Sound understanding of NZ employment law and HR practices
Superior communication skills, particularly in written communication
Familiarity with HR practices and standards in a public sector context would be an advantage
Has a developing understanding and interest in te ao Māori, te reo me ngā tikanga Māori
Presents confidently in a way that builds trust and collaboration
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others
Tertiary qualification coupled with relevant experience preferred
Me pēhea te tono - how to apply:
In addition to your CV, 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. You can find the role descriptor on our website (Work at OPC).
Applications close 2 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.
We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people feel valued, seen and respected. Diversity makes us stronger and we seek to attract and foster diversity of background, thought and experience.
If you have any questions email these to [email protected]
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 [email protected].