Governance & Platform Enablement Lead – Artificial Intelligence

DairyNZ; Otago; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DairyNZ seeks a Governance & Platform Enablement Lead – Artificial Intelligence to shape how AI is adopted and governed across the organisation. You will define guardrails, enable safe and trusted AI, and bridge strategy with delivery.

This hands-on role embeds governance within platforms and supports teams to design, build, and use AI responsibly, across generative AI, ML models, and enterprise tools. You will collaborate with Data, AI and Content leads to run innovation workshops, strengthen

Qualifications

• Experience in AI governance (5+ years).
• Ability to translate complex AI concepts for varied audiences.
• Experience with enterprise AI platforms and governance tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI governance and standards across the full AI ecosystem.
• Define, embed governance frameworks and lifecycle management.
• Develop risk, privacy, security, and compliance controls.

Skills

AI governance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

Microsoft AI services

Purview

Copilot

Job description

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Governance & Platform Enablement Lead – Artificial Intelligence

Fixed-term, ending December 2027, with the role to be engaged either as an employee or contractor.

Delivera positive future for New Zealand dairy farming

We are full ofpeoplewho have a passion for delivering great outcomesand creating positive change.Weleverageour collective strength by bringingthedairysector together,helpingfarmers build more sustainable,profitable,and resilient farm businesses;because a strong dairy sector means a strongNew Zealand.

Your opportunity

Help shape how DairyNZ adopts and governs AI for the future.

We’relooking for a Governance & Platform Enablement Lead – Artificial Intelligence to play a key role in enabling safe, effective, and trusted AI use across the organisation.

This is a specialist role responsible for defining, embedding, and enabling governance frameworks and ways of working acrossDairyNZ’sfull AI estate. This includes generative AI, machine learning models, automated decision systems, and AI capabilities embedded within enterprise platforms.

You’llact as a bridge between strategy, governance, and delivery—establishingthe guardrails and tooling needed to support innovation while managing risk, privacy, security, and compliance.

This is a hands-on role, whereyou’llimplement governance within platforms and support teams to design, build, and use AI solutions responsibly and effectively.

You’llcollaborate with Data, AI and Content platform leads to design and deliver innovation workshops—exploring new ways to support farmers, strengthen research, and enhanceDairyNZ’seffectiveness through smarter use of technology and modern ways of working.

WhatYou’llBe Doing

Reporting to the Enterprise Architect, you will lead the Digital Technology team,across the following areas:

• AI governance & standards
• Define and embed governance frameworks across the full AI ecosystem
• Develop standards for AI lifecycle management, risk assessment, monitoring, and oversight
• Ensure governance is integrated into AI workflows, from ideation through to deployment and retirement
• Establish roles and responsibilities across AI governance (e.g. product owners, stewards, risk stakeholders)
• Provide onboarding, playbooks, and coaching to support safe and effective AI use
• Continuously improve governance approaches in response to evolving technology and regulatory requirements
• Platform configuration & leadership
• Translate governance standards into platform configuration across AI tools and environments
• Implement controls including access, monitoring, lifecycle, and review processes
• Partner with technical teams to ensure AI solutions remaining governed, secure, and fit for purpose

Aboutyou

You’llbring strong experience across AI, data, or technology governance, combined with the ability to work both strategically and hands-on.You’recomfortable navigating complexity and enabling others to adoptnew technologieswith confidence.

We’dlove to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in AI, data, or technology governance (ideally 5+ years)
• Strong communicationskills, with the ability to translate technical AI concepts for different audiences
• Experience with AI platforms and tools (e.g. Microsoft AI services, Purview, Copilot or similar)
• The ability to influence and build relationships across business and technical teams
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong analytical capability
• Experience supporting organisations to adopt AI safely whilemaintaininggovernance and oversight

Why you should join us

Make a difference-Together with our farmers, help us drive positive progress for the sector and country we love. Our credible work supports a sustainable future for farmers, theenvironmentand communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Bring the whole you -We put people at the heart of what we do. We welcome all that you are and support your wellbeing, so you thrive personally and professionally.

Join a vibrant culture-Be part of a team thattruly believesin our values. We have the courage to take bold action and the curiosity to drive innovation. Our credibility shines in our evidence-based work and our connectedness builds meaningful, collaborative relationships.

Empowering you-We succeed when you do, which is why we champion the development and growth of our people. We empower you to do and be at your best through learning opportunities and great benefits.

Sound good to you? Come join ourteam who together, are making a difference.

Applications close Monday 31 August 2026at 10.00pm.

Please note:

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisting may commence before the closing date.

This position has been previously advertised. Previousapplicants have already been considered as part of the earlier recruitment process and will not be reassessed for this vacancy.

You must have valid working rights in New Zealand to be considered for this position.