Senior / Leadership Data Science & AI Roles - EOI

Future-Proof Your Career : Expression of Interest for Data Science & AI Leadership & Senior Roles (Q1 / Q2 2026)

The Opportunity To Define What's Next In New Zealand. Are you a Mid to Senior-level Data Science professional looking beyond the current horizon? As a leading talent partner in Aotearoa, Randstad Digital are already mapping out the most strategic and impactful Data Science & AI initiatives for our diverse client portfolio across New Zealand for the first half of 2026. We are not recruiting for a role today; we are building a proprietary talent pipeline for opportunities that will define the future of technology, strategy, and capability in the NZ market. If you are planning your next major career move that offers scale, strategic influence, and cutting-edge projects, we want to connect with you now.

Career Pathways

• Strategic Leader (Heads, Directors, Managers, Chapter Leads) : You will take ownership of the Data Science or AI function, setting the strategic roadmap and ensuring alignment with core business objectives across complex, national-scale organisations. You will be empowered to build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team from the ground up, establishing best‑practice governance and technical standards. Act as the primary technical and strategic advisor to C‑Suite stakeholders, driving cultural and technological change.
• Technical Pioneer (Senior & Principal Data Scientists or AI Engineers / Architects) : You will architect and implement advanced machine learning models, focusing on productionisation, scalability, and robust deployment. You will dive deep into statistical modelling, predictive analytics, and natural language processing (NLP) to deliver tangible, high‑value outcomes. Act as the subject matter expert, guiding junior team members and advocating for the use of the latest cloud technologies and ML stacks (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).

What We Offer

Expression of Interest : Connect Today

Don't wait for the perfect job ad. Start a confidential conversation with us today to align your career goals with the strategic needs of New Zealand’s top organisations in 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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