Senior Advisor – Official Information

About the role

The Senior Advisor (Official Information) will join the council’s legal team to ensure compliance with the Local Government Official Information Act and the Privacy Act. You will work across the organisation to support transparent decision‑making and public participation.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to official information requests.
• Collate and draft replies to information requests.
• Provide advice on official information and privacy obligations.
• Deliver training and guidance to raise awareness of information obligations.
• Monitor and report on the release of information.

Required profile

• Proven experience responding to official information requests and applying related policies.
• Understanding of government processes, preferably with ministerial or similar background.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent research abilities.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with staff, the public and vendors.
• Organised, planned approach and strong communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Paid birthday leave.
• Wellbeing leave and additional wellbeing perks.
• Flexible working options.
• Free pool entry and discounted gym memberships.
• One paid volunteer leave day per year.
• Other employee benefits.