Jarred Griffiths has been nationally recognised for his work with local government.
Jarred Griffiths.
Strategic advisory firm MartinJenkins has appointed Jarred Griffiths to lead its AI adoption and transformation practice.
Griffiths is currently the strategy and engagement director at Hutt City Council, where his work has been nationally recognised.
In September, Hutt City Council won the Innovation Award at the Public Service Commission Awards. And in December, Griffiths received the Jim Higgins Leadership Award for his vision, leadership, and commitment to the responsible use of AI to deliver innovation and organisational engagement.
MartinJenkins managing partner Allana Coulon said there was a “clear and increasing interest” from across the economy in the transformational possibilities of AI. “We’re delighted to be bringing one of the country’s leading AI strategy and adoption practitioners into the firm at precisely the right time.”
Griffiths said New Zealand was at a critical point with AI. “The interest is there, and the opportunity is significant, but many organisations are stuck between knowing they need to act and knowing how to do it well. This is where I’ll be focused – helping leaders close that gap to deliver genuine change and transformation, not just deploying the technology and tools.”
He said local government had an opportunity to use AI better in response to sector challenges. “Having been a senior leader in local government, I’ve seen how AI can be harnessed as a powerful tool to respond to significant challenges facing councils in the years ahead. Rates capping, general financial pressure, and amalgamation, combined with public expectations, mean there’s an opportunity to use AI better to lift performance and improve value for money.”
Girffiths will also work alongside MartinJenkins' existing teams in economics, infrastructure, and public sector advisory.
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