Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has revealed her new Harvard University post specialising in technology governance.

Ardern made the announcement on her Instagram account, confirming she’d been invited to join Harvard University later this year.

In the post, Ardern explained that the role would see her take up the first tech governance leadership fellow at the Berkman Klein Center and work with its research community.

She will also be involved in work around the growth of generative AI tools.

Former Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern is off to Harvard University later this year. Photo / Warren Buckland

In her post, the former leader said she’d hinted at her plans to do “some speaking, teaching, and learning” alongside her previously announced jobs working as a special envoy to the Christchurch Call and joining the Earthshot board.

“Harvard have been a really important partner in the Christchurch Call work,” said Ardern.

“My semester there later this year will also be an opportunity to take up the first tech governance leadership fellowship at the Berkman Klien Center.”

Ardern said she will also be sharing her experiences at the historic university campus through her time speaking both in New Zealand and abroad.

Her new post was announced in a statement from Harvard University this morning, referring to Ardern as having earned international acclaim through her leadership of the country over the last six years.

The news was revealed by Kennedy School Dean, Douglas Elmendorf.

“Jacinda Ardern showed the world strong and empathetic political leadership,” said Elmendorf.

“She earned respect far beyond the shores of her country, and she will bring important insights for our students and will generate vital conversations about the public policy choices facing leaders at all levels.”

The post will last a semester, she will return to New Zealand “at the end of the fellowships”.