AI Ethics Lead — Shape Responsible AI & Governance

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Well-being support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Ethics Officer for its AI & Emerging Technologies team in Queenstown. The role focuses on safeguarding ethical AI development, establishing guidelines, conducting impact assessments, and ensuring fairness and accountability across systems.

The candidate will monitor AI bias, advise on best practices, and stay current with evolving regulations and standards to build trust in advanced technologies. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field (law, ethics, public policy, CS) with strong ethics focus.
• Solid understanding of AI principles, machine learning, and ethical implications.
• Experience in policy development, risk management, or compliance within tech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain AI ethics policies and frameworks.
• Conduct ethical reviews and impact assessments for AI projects.
• Monitor AI systems for bias and ethical risks; propose mitigations.
• Advise teams and leadership on responsible AI development and deployment.
• Stay updated with AI ethics research, regulations, and industry standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an AI Ethics Officer for its AI & Emerging Technologies team in Queenstown. The role focuses on safeguarding ethical AI development, establishing guidelines, conducting impact assessments, and ensuring fairness and accountability across systems.

The candidate will monitor AI bias, advise on best practices, and stay current with evolving regulations and standards to build trust in advanced technologies. Opportunities for professional development are available.