Principal Advisor Artificial Intelligence

4 days ago


Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Absolute IT Limited Full time

About the RoleOur public sector client are looking for a Principal Advisor – Artificial Intelligence to support the ongoing development of AI initiatives. This 6-month contract role involves leading AI strategy and governance, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable AI solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice on AI theory and ethics
  • Develop and implement AI governance standards
  • Design and evaluate AI/machine learning models
  • Ensure AI solutions meet security and policy compliance
  • Drive AI maturity and responsible AI practices
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on AI projects

Skills & Experience

  • Familiar with AI frameworks, RAI principles, and bias metrics
  • Strong knowledge of Explainable AI (XAI) techniques
  • Experience with ISO/IEC 42001, GDPR standards
  • Advanced understanding of ML/DL paradigms
  • Proven track record delivering AI in government organisations
  • Knowledge of analytics governance and data management

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Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.



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