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Xero

Senior Data & AI Governance Specialist

Xero

. Evolve Xero’s privacy, data, and AI governance frameworks .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in data governance frameworks, AI governance, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance. Proven capability in collaborating with cross-functional teams to uplift data and AI literacy while addressing compliance and ethical considerations.

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Data Governance FrameworksAI GovernanceData ArchitectureGDPR FamiliarityISO 27001/SOC2 Certification

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Hard Skills
Data Stewardship ModelsData CataloguesData Quality PlatformsTechnical ImplementationData Lineage
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationTrust BuildingGrowth Mindset
Industry Keywords
EU AI ActGovernance PoliciesBias AddressingTransparencyExplainability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Evolve Xero’s privacy, data, and AI governance frameworks
  • Enable rapid, responsible data use and AI adoption and deployment across the business
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate governance policies and requirements into practical, user-friendly guidance
  • Support adoption of governance guidance at scale
  • Deliver high-impact literacy programmes and tailored educational resources
  • Uplift data and AI capability across Xero
  • Work with Regulatory, Privacy, and Risk functions on evolving legislation and customer expectations
  • Advise decision-makers on governance guardrails for safe experimentation and development
  • Co-design pragmatic data and AI governance approaches addressing bias, transparency, and explainability
  • Report to the Director of Data & AI Governance
  • Collaborate with Product, Privacy, Security, Regulatory, Risk, and Government Relations teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks and practices
  • Experience setting up stewardship models and governance forums
  • Experience with data catalogues and data quality platforms
  • Recent hands-on experience in AI governance
  • Understanding of AI systems and responsible AI challenges at scale
  • Technical depth in data architecture, quality, and lineage
  • Experience bridging policy and technical implementation
  • Ability to translate regulatory and policy requirements into clear, actionable guidance
  • Ability to explain governance concepts to technical SMEs and technical concepts to policy stakeholders
  • Familiarity with GDPR, the EU AI Act, and CCPA
  • Familiarity with ISO 27001/SOC2 certification frameworks
  • Ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and address difficult topics
  • Growth mindset and drive to automate, improve, and share knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fully remote working available for candidates within three hours of the AEST time zone across Australia and New Zealand
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Boost days bringing hybrid teams together in person for connection and collaborative work
  • Fair and supportive recruitment experience
  • Recruitment process accommodations and adjustments available
  • Background checks and consideration for other current or future opportunities