Māori Language Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project

The Māori Language Specialist – AI Trainer role is a contract position focused on enhancing AI language models to deliver more natural and contextually rich Māori language experiences. The specialist will collaborate with a team dedicated to advancing AI's understanding and use of the Māori language, contributing to projects that aim to improve communication, education, and cultural preservation through technology.

Key responsibilities include reviewing and annotating Māori content, assessing AI-generated outputs for accuracy and fluency, identifying and documenting error patterns, and collaborating with the team to refine prompts, evaluation methods, and linguistic guidelines. The specialist will work with cutting-edge AI tools to evaluate and refine Māori text outputs, providing expert feedback on grammar, syntax, semantics, style, and cultural appropriateness to strengthen model performance.

Candidates must have fluency in Māori and demonstrated experience in translation, linguistics, language teaching, editing, or related professional work. Experience in training, coaching, or linguistic annotation is a plus. Clear communication skills, cultural knowledge, and attention to detail are essential.

The position offers a pay range of $8 to $65 per hour, with the exact rate determined after evaluating the candidate's experience, expertise, and geographic location. As a contractor, the specialist will supply a secure computer and stable internet connection; company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance and paid time off do not apply.

This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of AI tools that will support millions of Māori speakers worldwide, offering a chance to shape the future of AI in a culturally significant and impactful way.