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Posted 28 July, 2026

AI Enablement Lead

Northpower Limited
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 522197052173dd72

Job Description

About the Role AI is already changing the way we work, and at Northpowerwe're focused on helping our people unlock its potential in ways that arepractical, safe, and genuinely valuable. As our AI Enablement Lead, you'll play a key role in shapinghow AI is adopted across the business. Working with teams at every level of theorganisation, you'll build capability, confidence, and understanding, helpingpeople move beyond curiosity to real world application. You'll lead AI literacy initiatives, facilitate workshops,establish communities of practice, and grow a network of AI champions who caninfluence and support adoption across the business. You'll help teams identifyopportunities, assess value and risk, and guide them towards the right AItools, platforms, and approaches. This is not a role focused on building AI solutionsyourself. Instead, you'll act as an advisor, coach, connector, and change agent,helping people embrace new ways of working while ensuring AI is adoptedresponsibly and consistently. Success will be measured by the capability you help buildacross Northpower, the confidence you create within teams, and the businessvalue generated through greater adoption of AI. About You You may come from a background in digital transformation,change management, business improvement, consulting, innovation, analytics,modern workplace technology, product management, or technology advisory. Most importantly, you're passionate about helping peopleadopt new technologies and ways of working. You'll bring: Experienceleading organisational change, capability uplift, or adoption programmes Strongstakeholder engagement and influencing skills Experiencefacilitating workshops, training sessions, and group discussions Theability to translate complex technology concepts into practical businessoutcomes Experienceworking across both business and technology teams Exposureto AI, automation, analytics, digital workplace technologies, or emergingtechnologies Excellentcommunication and relationship-building skills Acollaborative, curious, and pragmatic approach Confidenceoperating in fast-changing and evolving environments You'll also have a solid understanding of technologies andconcepts such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot Studio, automationplatforms, generative AI, prompt engineering, responsible AI, data governance,privacy, security, and risk management What’s in it for you? Make real impact across Aotearoa in a stable and future‑focusedsector. At Northpower, you’ll do work that matters and powers our communitieswhile growing your career in an organisation that genuinely cares for itspeople. You’ll benefit from: A people‑first culture built on safety, inclusion, and deep care, where contributions are recognised and wellbeing is supported through EAP and our award‑winning peer support network Fair and market competitive pay with the flexibility to tailor through additional leave and increased employer KiwiSaver contributions Life insurance and preventative health initiatives Discounted group medical cover and health and fitness programmes Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts Ongoing learning and development, with clear career pathways to help you grow, specialise, or progress A welcoming, family‑friendly workplace where people are encouraged to be themselves and feel valued About Northpower – Powering communities across Aotearoa Northpower is an organisation with deep regional roots andnational reach. We own and operate the electricity and fibre networks acrossWhangārei and Kaipara, delivering essential infrastructure to more than 60,000connected customers, while also operating one of New Zealand’s largest multi‑utilitycontracting businesses. From keeping the lights on today to building theinfrastructure that will power tomorrow, our work spans electricity, fibre,renewables, transmission, and energy services. With more than 1,400 peopleacross 16 locations, we act as one to support our communities, customers,clients, and critical national infrastructure across Aotearoa. What connects all of this work is real impact you can see in yourcommunity.The work you do at Northpower matters – it is seen, felt, and relied on everyday. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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