AI & Data Associate Director (Public Sector)

Accenture New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a strong AI & Data professional to join our team. You will work with public sector clients to drive AI adoption, deliver data-driven solutions, and translate complex concepts into business value.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate technical ideas for senior stakeholders, and support solution architecture, implementation, and adoption of AI capabilities in local client engagements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AI, data, and analytics.
• Experience with AI/ML, data platforms, data strategy, or analytics delivery.
• Experience working with the public sector is highly desirable.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
• Experience delivering end-to-end data or AI solutions in complex environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to cloud data ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Engage with public sector clients to understand business challenges and identify AI and data-driven opportunities.
• Support the design and delivery of AI, data, and analytics solutions aligned to client needs.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused insights and recommendations.
• Contribute to solution architecture, implementation, and adoption of AI capabilities.
• Bring Accenture’s AI, Data & Health & Public Services offerings into local client engagements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Digital Core and Industry & Enterprise.
• Support business development activities including proposals, client presentations, and thought leadership.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and act as a credible advisor in client discussions.

Skills

AI & Data delivery

Stakeholder management

Solution architecture

Public sector experience

Data platforms

Cloud platforms

Job description

Join Accenture and help shape the future of AI in Aotearoa New Zealand

We are looking for a strong AI & Data professional to join our growing team in Wellington. This role focuses on working with public sector clients to drive AI adoption, deliver data-driven solutions, and bring innovative thinking to complex challenges.

You will play a key role in translating Accenture’s global AI capabilities into meaningful outcomes for local clients, helping them unlock value through data, analytics, and emerging technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Engage with public sector clients to understand business challenges and identify AI and data-driven opportunities
• Support the design and delivery of AI, data, and analytics solutions aligned to client needs
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused insights and recommendations
• Contribute to solution architecture, implementation, and adoption of AI capabilities
• Bring Accenture’s global AI, Data & H&PS (Health & Public Services) offerings and assets into local client engagements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Digital Core and Industry & Enterprise
• Support business development activities including proposals, client presentations, and thought leadership
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and act as a credible advisor in client discussions

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in AI, data, and analytics (e.g. AI/ML, data platforms, data strategy, or analytics delivery)
• Experience working with or within the public sector is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of AI adoption, implementation, and/or solution architecture
• Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and translate technical concepts into business value
• Experience delivering end-to-end data or AI solutions in complex environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Exposure to modern data and AI ecosystems (e.g. cloud platforms, data engineering, ML tools)

Bonus points if you have

• Experience supporting large-scale transformation or government programs
• Knowledge of Health & Public Services (H&PS) domain
• Experience in pre-sales, business development, or client-facing consulting roles

What’s In It For You

• Work at the forefront of AI and data innovation in New Zealand’s public sector
• Access to Accenture’s global AI capabilities, assets, and thought leadership
• Opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and senior client stakeholders
• A collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities