Data & AI Governance Lead — Responsible AI & Risk

IAG; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver 4.5% employer contribution

20 days annual leave + 5 MyLeave

Up to 50% off personal insurance

Health & wellbeing payment

14 weeks parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

employment type eligibility criteria

Job summary

IAG is seeking a Data & AI Safety & Governance Manager for New Zealand. You will lead Data & AI governance, ensure safe, responsible and lawful use of data, and translate group policies into practical NZ frameworks across Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington.

A senior, cross‑functional role focused on governance, risk and regulatory compliance. You will partner with Risk, Privacy, Legal, Cyber Security and business leaders to embed governance by design, drive assurance and build maturity across

Qualifications

• Experience leading data governance, information governance or data risk functions.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and privacy rules.
• Experience translating group policies into practical processes and controls.
• Experience leading assurance, audit or remediation in regulated environments.
• Strong influencing skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Zealand's Data & AI governance framework with clear standards and accountability.
• Translate policies into practical governance approaches for NZ business.
• Drive responsible AI governance across the lifecycle and risk management.
• Establish governance for data controls, stewardship and retention obligations.
• Partner with Risk, Privacy, Legal, Cyber Security to embed governance by design.
• Lead governance reporting, assurance activities and audit coordination.
• Develop and lead a high‑performing governance team and raise maturity across the organisation.

Skills

Data governance

Information governance

Data risk

Assurance

Compliance

Regulatory obligations

Job description

IAG is seeking a Data & AI Safety & Governance Manager for New Zealand. You will lead Data & AI governance, ensure safe, responsible and lawful use of data, and translate group policies into practical NZ frameworks across Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington.

A senior, cross‑functional role focused on governance, risk and regulatory compliance. You will partner with Risk, Privacy, Legal, Cyber Security and business leaders to embed governance by design, drive assurance and build maturity across