Principal Information Advisor (Privacy) - Fixed Term/Secondment to June 2025 (Wellington)
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Principal Information Advisor (Privacy) – Fixed Term/Secondment to June 2025
Full time, Fixed Term/Secondment position
Location: National Office, Wellington or other location for the right person
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Principal Information Advisor with strong Privacy skills to join our Organisational Assurance workstream, which supports the implementation of MSD’s transformation programme, Te Pae Tawhiti.
You’ll be part of the Organisational Assurance and Communications (OAC) Business Unit, and specifically working alongside the Information, Security, and Identity Group (ISI), which is one of the largest Information Groups in central government. ISI offers support and advice for MSD across Information Management, Security, and Privacy domains.
What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana
You will play a crucial role in establishing capabilities - privacy guardrails, practices and systems requirements - that will be used right across the Transformation Programme.
Based in the Organisation Assurance workstream, you will work as closely with key contacts in Te Pae Tawhiti and ISI to identify needs, develop privacy-enhancing solutions and then get them ready to operate as a service, primarily through the ISI team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop a deep understanding of privacy-focused needs and requirements of the Transformation Programme, MSD’s existing guardrails and privacy practices
• Provide strategic advice on, and designs for, appropriate privacy-related guardrails, including but not limited to controls, practices, privacy-related systems requirements and associated assurance measures
• Work alongside OA Workstream and ISI colleagues to ensure that capabilities work as a cohesive whole across Security, Privacy, Human Rights and Ethics domains
What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū
To be successful in this role, you will have / be:
• A tertiary degree level qualification and 8-10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior advisory or leadership role
• Strong leadership and relationship skills, able to provide tailored feedback and influence others effectively
• Ideally you have experience working in significantly sized / complex projects or change programmes
What's in it for you l Nōu te rourou
You’ll join an inclusive and collegial environment where we will celebrate achievements and prioritise action. Our team values diversity and we welcome flexible working. We are working towards Te Ao Māori being embedded in the way we do things at MSD and we would love you to join us on this journey.
Our Core Values | Whanonga pono
Manaaki – We care about the wellbeing and success of people
Mahi tahi – We work together, making a difference for communities
Whanau – We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place
Tika me te pono – We do the right thing with integrity
Our values represent who we are and what we stand for. If this appeals to you and you are passionate about data governance and Māori development, apply now!
For a further discussion about the role, please contact Russell Cooke, Principal Information Advisor, by email: Russell.cooke018@msd.govt.nz.
Position Description
Salary range: $161,762.00 - $200,840.00
How to apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Sunday, 13 October 2024
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
