AI Risk Business Partner
Core
Trusted adviser helping PwC New Zealand navigate AI adoption by translating policies and risk requirements into practical guidance for business leaders and engagement teams.
Role type
Manager-level AI Risk Business Partner
Builds
Practical AI risk guidance, decision tools, training materials, and responsible AI frameworks for internal teams and clients.
Domain
Professional services / AI Governance & Risk Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Stakeholder management, translating complex policies into business guidance, sound judgement in ambiguous situations, experience in risk/governance/compliance/tech environments, written and verbal communication, curiosity about AI technologies, collaborative mindset
Preferred skills
Experience in regulated environments, ability to facilitate workshops and briefings, background in professional services or technology risk
Technologies
AI tools, secure AI-enabled recruitment tools
Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders to understand AI usage and provide risk advice; Translate AI policies and governance requirements into clear guidance; Advise teams on responsible AI use including oversight and confidentiality; Coordinate complex AI risk matters across specialists (Tech Risk, Legal, Privacy, Cyber); Develop guidance, FAQs, and training materials; Facilitate workshops to build responsible AI capability; Identify emerging risks and improve AI controls
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with strategic advisory scope