AI Ethicist and Governance Specialist

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development support

Collaborative environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Ethicist and Governance Specialist for a hybrid role in Queenstown, NZ. You will establish and maintain ethical standards and governance frameworks for AI initiatives, ensuring responsible, fair, and compliant deployments that align with regulatory requirements and societal expectations.

You will collaborate with legal, compliance and technology teams, advise on best practices, and contribute to building trustworthy AI systems within a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in AI ethics, governance or regulatory compliance.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML technologies and societal implications.
• Strong analytical, research and communication skills.
• Ability to provide practical guidance on complex ethical issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI governance policies and ethical guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments, bias audits, and impact analyses for AI systems.
• Advise engineering and product teams on ethical considerations and best practices.
• Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes and industry standards related to AI ethics.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance and tech teams to ensure responsible AI deployment.

Skills

AI governance

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in Ethics, Law, Computer Science, Public Policy, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled AI Ethicist and Governance Specialist to join their team in Queenstown . This hybrid role is instrumental in establishing and maintaining ethical standards and governance frameworks for the development and deployment of artificial intelligence. You will work to ensure our AI initiatives are responsible, fair, and align with regulatory requirements and societal expectations. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the ethical trajectory of AI within a forward-thinking organization and contribute to building trustworthy AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI governance policies and ethical guidelines.


• Conduct risk assessments, bias audits, and impact analyses for AI systems.


• Advise engineering and product teams on ethical considerations and best practices for AI development.


• Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes and industry standards related to AI ethics.


• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and technology teams to ensure responsible AI deployment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Ethics, Law, Computer Science, Public Policy, or a related field.


• 2+ years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, governance, or regulatory compliance.


• Solid understanding of AI/ML technologies and their societal implications.


• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.


• Ability to provide practical guidance on complex ethical issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Opportunity to shape AI governance and ethics within the company.


• Hybrid work model promoting work-life integration.


• Support for professional development and continuous learning in AI ethics.


• Collaborative and innovative work environment.