AI Ethics & Governance Lead - Responsible AI Strategy

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Health coverage

Retirement planning

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring an AI Ethics and Governance Lead for Queenstown, NZ. You will establish responsible AI practices, embed fairness, transparency, accountability, and safety across AI systems, and ensure regulatory alignment.

You will collaborate across departments, influence senior leaders, and drive a culture of responsible innovation while guiding strategic decisions and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Law, Ethics, Policy, CS or related AI field.
• 7+ years of experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, or technology governance.
• Demonstrated leadership in implementing ethical frameworks for technology.
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML concepts, risks, and governance practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the AI ethics and governance strategy.
• Establish frameworks for ethical AI risk assessment and monitoring.
• Lead cross-functional teams on ethical AI challenges.
• Ensure compliance with national and international AI regulations.
• Deliver training on AI ethics and responsible innovation.
• Advise leadership on ethics-related risks and opportunities.
• Engage with external stakeholders on AI ethics matters.
• Drive continuous improvement of governance processes.

Skills

AI ethics

Governance

Leadership

Policy awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Education

Master's or PhD

Job description

Placements24 is hiring an AI Ethics and Governance Lead for Queenstown, NZ. You will establish responsible AI practices, embed fairness, transparency, accountability, and safety across AI systems, and ensure regulatory alignment.

You will collaborate across departments, influence senior leaders, and drive a culture of responsible innovation while guiding strategic decisions and stakeholder engagement.