Tēnā koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.Mō te tūnga | About the roleWe're looking for an AI Implementation and Innovation Team Leader to join our Digital Directorate at Open Polytechnic. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team at the forefront of embedding AI capabilities into learning delivery, student support, and internal operations.In this newly established leadership role, you'll develop and communicate a clear AI vision aligned with Open Polytechnic's strategic goals. You'll lead a small cross-functional team to deliver scalable, ethical, and user-centric AI solutions. This role also plays a key part in managing unstructured data and ensuring robust information governance.You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to guide the design, deployment, and scaling of AI-powered tools such as chatbots, predictive analytics, and personalised learning systems.This position is full-time permenant position based at our campus in Lower Hutt, with some flexibility around working from home.Key responsibilities include:
Leading the AI and Information Management team and setting strategic direction
Driving the implementation of AI solutions across educational and operational areas
Championing responsible and ethical AI practices
Collaborating with architecture, digital services, and scrum teams
Supporting change management and capability building across the organisation
Overseeing governance of unstructured data and information architecture
Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the roleThe position description sets out in detail the experience, skills and competencies you will bring to this role, with the following deemed critical to your successful performance of role accountabilities:
A degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in AI, digital transformation, or information management
Proven leadership experience in cross-functional or technical teams
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint, Copilot)
Strong understanding of data governance and enterprise architecture
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
Mō mātou | About usThe Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider. We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 30,000 students each year. We're a place where you can make a difference.We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou | Why you should join our teamWe offer our people free education when undertaking Open Polytechnic courses (50% off for whanau), free car parking on campus, flexible working options (including some working from home), subsidised school holiday programmes for your children, free fitness classes, and an on-site café.We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all our people.Tono mai | Apply nowApplications must be submitted online via our career's website. Contact recruit@openpolytechnic.ac.nz with any questions about the role. Applications close 11pm 7 September 2025.Noho ora mai. Tēnā koe.Job details
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36254 * Posted:22 Aug 2025 * Closes:07 Sep 2025 23:55 * Expertise:Information Services, Management, Online Learning * Work type:Full Time, Permanent * Location:Lower Hutt * More details (document):Join Open PolytechnicThe Open Polytechnic of New Zealand Ltd is a Business Division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and TechnologyLearn with purpose
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