Programme Lead, Ai | 12-18 Month Fixed Term | Wellington

Aotearoa Whaikaha Programme Lead, AI |

• Month Fixed term | Wellington

Champion responsible AI adoption across Whaikaha

Lead end-to-end strategic programme design and delivery

Build trust and capability in emerging technologies

We are seeking an innovative Programme Lead to drive the integration of AI across Whaikaha, empowering our people and enhancing business effectiveness.

As Programme Lead, Artificial Intelligence (AI) you'll lead the design, implementation, and change management of our AI journey at Whaikaha.

This role focuses on strategic delivery through embedding AI governance and piloting tools like Copilot to measure and report on impact.

You'll ensure our people are upskilled, confident, and supported to use AI tools responsibly and effectively.

This is a 12 to 18 month fixed term role based in Wellington.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications :

Scope and deliver AI projects and programmes aligned with our Whaikaha AI Strategy

Facilitate strategic planning workshops with senior leaders

Lead change initiatives to support user-centric adoption

Embed the Responsible AI Framework and governance processes

Deliver training, resources, and toolkits to uplift capability

Develop business cases and track performance metrics

Ensure AI initiatives transition smoothly into business-as-usual

Proven experience leading complex AI or digital transformation work programmes

Successful experience influencing and delivering both strategic and organisational outcomes

Deep understanding of responsible AI principles and governance

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Experience in change management and capability building

Ability to embed accessibility and equity in programme design

Confidence in risk management and navigating resistance

Collaborative leadership style and ability to influence across teams

Familiarity with public sector environments and cross-agency partnerships

To undertake this role successfully you will either be a disabled person, or you will be able to establish credibility and trust with the disability community.

At Whaikaha, we want an Aotearoa New Zealand where Deaf and disabled people and tangata whaikaha Maori are thriving.

As a Ministry we are dedicated to this goal, working with government, businesses, and communities to drive real change.

We do this by investing in disability communities, providing strategic and policy advice across government, monitoring how well services are working, and identifying new, exciting opportunities to make a difference.

We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive environment.

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