AI Solutions Lead

In this 12-month fixed term opportunity were seeking an innovative AI Solutions Lead to shape and deliver AI-enabled solutions that drive meaningful organisational impact. Working across clinical operational and corporate teams youll lead AI strategy governance and solution delivery while ensuring safe ethical and scalable use of AI technologies. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on collaboration to identify opportunities deliver measurable value and build organisational capability in AI across a complex and purpose-driven environment.

In this position you will: 

• Develop and lead the organisations AI roadmap ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy governance security privacy and NZ health sector compliance requirements.
• Design and deliver scalable AI solutions across machine learning automation and generative AI aligned to enterprise standards and reusable platforms. 
• Partner with business units to identify opportunities translate challenges into AI-enabled solutions and deliver measurable value outcomes.
• Work closely with data teams to support strong data foundations system integration interoperability and operational AI workflows.
• Build organisational AI capability through leadership mentoring training and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Manage emerging technologies vendors and external partners while evaluating AI tools platforms and services.
• Provide technical oversight and ongoing support for AI solutions in production including continuous improvement and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to a safe collaborative and resilient workplace by supporting business continuity risk management and continuous service improvement.

Qualifications :

Ko wai koe - About you:  

• Relevant tertiary qualification in technology data science or related discipline
• 810 years experience in technology data or solution architecture roles
• Proven experience delivering AI machine learning or advanced analytics solutions
• Strong understanding of data architecture integration and governance
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and AI services
• Experience working with complex enterprise systems
• Understanding of responsible AI privacy and ethics considerations

Desirable

• Experience in the NZ health or public sector desirable
• Knowledge of data standards (e.g. HL7 FHIR)
• Experience with MLOps model lifecycle management and automation
• Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies
• Knowledge and appreciation of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application for St John in the community and health-care environments

Additional Information :

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply 

Click Im interested before applications close on Sunday 7th June 2026. For further role related information or a confidential discussion please reach out to  

At Hato Hone St John we embrace diversity welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities and were committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. 

E pōhiritia nei e mātou te whānau o Hato Hone St John ngā rerekētanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou I ngā whakaaro rerekē kia mahi pai I roto I ngā hāpori katoa. Ko tā mātou nei haepapa kia hanga tētahi āhuru mōwai mā tatou kia mahi haumaru ai. 

If you need accommodations for accessibility please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process. 

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesnt match the job description perfectly. If youre excited and think you have what it takes we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesnt align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero. 

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesnt match the job description perfectly. If youre excited and think you have what it takes we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesnt align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time