AI Technology Senior Analyst

• Shape the future of AI at AUT — through people, partnerships, and purpose
• 2-year fixed term contract
  
  
  

As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity, where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are socially driven, with equity and excellence at the heart of everything we do. With more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff across our three Auckland campuses, AUT is deeply connected to communities, industries, and iwi throughout Aotearoa.

We're on a mission to responsibly harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) — and we're looking for a curious, hands-on AI Technology Senior Analyst who thrives on exploring emerging technologies and empowering others to harness their potential

This 2-year fixed-term role is about more than just technical insight — it's about bringing people with you. You'll work collaboratively across AUT to trial tools, identify AI opportunities, build capability, and strengthen trust in how we use emerging technologies. Your work will help shape an ethical, future-focused AI culture that reflects AUT's values of tika, pono, and aroha.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

• Dive deep into emerging AI tools through hands-on experimentation and rapid prototyping.
• Design and implement practical frameworks to evaluate AI solutions for safety, effectiveness, and fit to enable rapid and responsible adoption.
• Lead AUT's annual AI maturity assessment and co-create roadmaps with teams to grow readiness and capability.
• Build relationships with academic and professional teams to identify practical, meaningful AI use cases.
• Trial tools and run collaborative pilots that assess effectiveness, risk and fit for AUT.
• Translate technical findings into trusted advice, training resources and engaging presentations.
• Partner with ICT and legal experts to support risk identification and mitigation (e.g., data governance, cybersecurity, research ethics).
• Stay connected to global AI developments and share insights with AUT's leadership and wider community.
  
  
  

Mō te tangata | About you

What Drives You

• Genuine curiosity about emerging technologies and their potential applications.
• A hands-on approach to learning - you prefer to test and experiment rather than just read about it.
• Passion for empowering others to use technology effectively and confidently.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Natural ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible insights.
  
  
  

Your Background Might Include

• 5-7 years in technology evaluation, product analysis, digital innovation, or related fields.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, testing methodologies, or technology implementation.
• Track record of learning new technologies quickly and sharing knowledge with others.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
  
  

Most importantly: You have the intellectual curiosity and learning agility to master new AI technologies as they emerge, combined with the people skills to help others do the same.

Mō mātou | About us

At AUT, we embrace innovation with integrity. Our values of tika (doing what is right), pono (being authentic), and aroha (caring for others) guide how we teach, research, and engage with our communities.

This role sits at the intersection of technology, ethics and human connection — and offers a rare opportunity to help a university navigate AI in a grounded, collaborative way.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

• A dynamic role with strategic impact across a future-focused university.
• Support for your continued development — including a personal professional development fund and free study options.
• Generous leave allowances and free AUT gym membership.
• A welcoming, diverse and purpose-driven environment.
  
  
  

Apply now and help AUT shape a people-centred AI future — one built on insight, integrity and meaningful relationships.

For enquiries about the position, contact Caroline Cranston, Recruitment Consultant - [email protected]

Tohutoro Mahi | Job Reference: 92519

Te rā aukati | Closing Date: Thursday 7 August 2025 at 5pm

At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.