Senior AI Engineer - Education AI & Generative Models

New Zealand Qualifications Authority; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) in Wellington Central seeks three Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineers to join a high-calibre team delivering practical AI solutions for Aotearoa’s education system. You will work on Generative AI, large language models, NLP, predictive analytics and intelligent automation to create real value for learners and providers.

Applicants must bring hands-on AI engineering experience with Generative AI, strong Python/SQL skills, and a Master’s degree (PhD

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on AI engineering experience, including Generative AI and large language models.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and deployment of AI solutions that deliver value in education.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement safe, ethical AI in production.

Skills

Generative AI

LLMs

Python

SQL

Version control

CI/CD

Production deployment

Responsible AI

Privacy & security

Governance

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher in AI/CS/DS/Statistics/Applied Mathematics

PhD (highly regarded)

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) in Wellington Central seeks three Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineers to join a high-calibre team delivering practical AI solutions for Aotearoa’s education system. You will work on Generative AI, large language models, NLP, predictive analytics and intelligent automation to create real value for learners and providers.

Applicants must bring hands-on AI engineering experience with Generative AI, strong Python/SQL skills, and a Master’s degree (PhD