Advisor Digital Safety

About Us | Mō mātou

The position sits within the Regulatory and Identity Services Branch , which oversees three key regulatory systems:

• Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)
• Gambling Regulation
• Digital Safety and Investigations (including anti-spam and censorship)

The branch operates as a risk-based regulator , focused on reducing harm and ensuring New Zealand communities are safe, resilient, and thriving.

The role | Te tūnga

The Advisor, Digital Safety supports the delivery of Digital Safety priorities by providing research, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and coordination across programmes and initiatives. The role contributes to reducing harm in the digital environment by supporting evidence-based decision-making, facilitating effective collaboration with stakeholders, and ensuring the timely delivery of briefings, reporting, governance activities, and official correspondence.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

Ideally you will have experience working in complex, collaborative environments where you have successfully supported projects, initiatives, or programmes that achieved measurable outcomes. You will be able to demonstrate robust analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research, interpret, and synthesise complex information, including legislation and regulatory material, to support sound decision-making.

Familiarity with and strong interest in the digital world, including basic knowledge of major digital platforms and an awareness of digital harm (particularly as it relates to the core areas of responsibility for Digital Safety and Identity Investigations) would be a distinct advantage.

Please note this role requires the ability to obtain police vetting and credit clearance.

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

Please note that this is a 12-month fixed term role.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz

The appointing range for this role $81,303 - $95,767 depending on skills and experience.

For a copy of the job description please find the link here

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.

Applications for this role close Wednesday 5 th August @ 5pm. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions please e-mail Jo Attewell @***email_hidden***