Docuvera

Head of AI Technology

Docuvera

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Wellington • 🇳🇿 New Zealand

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • The Head of AI Technology leads the development, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence solutions across the organisation for the Docuvera technology team.
  • This role ensures the underlying architecture, governance, and technical direction are coherent, secure, and aligned to enterprise-wide AI strategy.
  • Working closely with other AI functions, this role serves as the technical cornerstone of Docuvera’s AI ecosystem.
  • It partners with the Internal AI Enablement role, which focuses on empowering teams with AI tools, workflows, and skills to enhance productivity and delivery.
  • It also collaborates with the Product AI function, which embeds AI capabilities into customer-facing products and solutions.
  • It is responsible for shaping the AI strategy, ensuring ethical and scalable implementation, and delivering AI-powered products and platforms that drive business innovation and efficiency.
  • It requires delivering outcomes at pace, balancing speed with strategic insight, to drive initiatives that are both rapid and robust.
  • They will identify opportunities, implement scalable AI solutions, and iterate quickly, influencing stakeholders and translating complex AI concepts into actionable strategies that enhance Docuvera's technological and product capabilities.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in software development, with 3+ years in AI leadership or senior technical roles
  • Proven track record of delivering AI-driven products or platforms at scale
  • Ability to balance strategic leadership priorities and team leadership responsibilities
  • Familiarity with AI ethics, regulatory standards, and responsible AI practices
  • Strong expertise in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and other AI technologies
  • Experience with risk management, continuous improvement and compliance requirements
  • Experience in SaaS, enterprise software, or digital transformation environments
  • Experience managing external AI vendors, research collaborations, or cross-functional initiatives
  • Strong experience with AI frameworks and libraries
  • Deep understanding of data pipelines, cloud computing, and scalable AI infrastructure
  • Proven ability to understand and manage customer or other stakeholder’s needs with the capacity and ability of the team to deliver
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple concurrent initiatives
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability, balancing speed with quality
  • Familiarity with agile software development practices
  • Effective communicator who can translate technical concepts into clear business language
Benefits
  • Work your way. We’re digital-first and fully flexible, with asynchronous work as the norm.
  • Our New Zealand offices in Wellington and Palmerston North are always open; come for the snacks, drinks and table tennis, stay for the great people and connection.
  • Pride in what we do. There's nothing like joining a tech scale-up that's highly regarded on the world stage where what we do makes a tangible difference in the world.
  • Modern tools that work for you. We use the latest systems, including AI, to make work smarter.
  • Space to grow. You’ll have access to learning and development resources, plus dedicated tools-down time for personal growth.
  • Time to recharge. In New Zealand, enjoy an extra week of paid leave; time off over Christmas, and your birthday off. In the U.S., we offer unlimited PTO and funded health benefits, including dental and medical.
  • A close-knit global team. You’ll be part of a dedicated, collaborative community that stays connected no matter where you’re based.

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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