Data Privacy Specialist (Information Security)

Our team within IKEA

At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion. 
We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing. 
We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

What you need to know

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:
• 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support 
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Co-worker uniform provided
• Free Co-worker parking
• Digital Entertainment membership (thousands of discounts for dining, fun activities, shopping and travel across Australia & New Zealand)
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation where eligible).

•This role is ​temporary full time, 76 hours per/fortnight, contract ends early February 2026.​ 
•The work location this for the role is IKEA ​​Service Office Tempe. 
•This role is open to hybrid working including a minimum of 3 days in Service Office Tempe.

•Internal job title is Information Security & Data Privacy Specialist.
•As part of the recruitment process this role requires a pre-employment check for final candidates.  If you are successful for this role, you will be required to obtain a ​national police check.​ 
•As part of this role, there will on occasion be a requirement for you to travel to New Zealand and/or within Australia.

About this work area

We are excited to have our market entry into New Zealand. Our ambition - IKEA will be the leader in life at home and the most loved brand in New Zealand. We are looking for an Information Security & Data Privacy Specialist who is driven & determined to support this ambition, come along the journey with us and join the IKEA Aotearoa New Zealand project team!

As ​Data Privacy Specialist (Information Security) ​your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 
•Ensure we enter the New Zealand market compliant with local Data Privacy law across all areas of the organisation. 
•Using the Security and Privacy by Design concept to secure continuous compliance of data processing in accordance with Data Privacy law and steering documents. 
•Provide Data Privacy subject matter expertise to support the country to secure the compliant processing of personal information. 
•Secure that Personal Data Management activities such as Personal Data Inventory and Mapping are completed. 
•Provide knowledge of IT security to the country, contributing functional expertise to adequately protect and safeguard all information assets. 
•Perform IT security checks of systems across New Zealand and/or Australia. 
•Deliver training on Data Privacy and Information Security across the organisation. 
•Take ownership for Information Security or Data Privacy incidents in area of responsibility and ensure that these are dealt with in accordance with the prescribed procedure. 
•Keep updated on current and emerging security and privacy trends, threats, tools as well as changes in legislation within the area of Data Privacy and how this applies to the country.

Who you are

As Data Privacy Specialist (Information Security) you are or you have: 
•Relevant tertiary education in law or related areas. Preferable demonstrated experience with Data Privacy law or compliance.  
•Desirable knowledge of IT security and vulnerability management.  
•Confident reading and interpreting privacy legislation and global governance to ensure IKEA is managing and handling data with the greatest of integrity.  
•Strong risk management perspective whilst understanding the need to balance commercial opportunities for the business.  
•Confident building relationships with diverse stakeholders, providing guidance, information and holding your ground when required. 
•Great attention to detail and see Data Privacy as a valuable asset to the business.