Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

This New Zealand-based consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering practical, forward-thinking tech solutions. With offices across the country, they work with clients in both public and private sectors to drive smarter outcomes. The culture is inclusive, curious, and grounded in real-world impact, with a strong focus on continuous learning, ethical practice, and doing things well.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

This is a chance to help shape how Generative AI is used across complex large-scale environments. As a Lead Consultant in the newly formed AI team, you’ll be hands-on with solution design and delivery, working across several spaces, including audio and visual. You’ll collaborate with a sharp, cross-functional team, engage directly with clients, and help define the consultancy’s AI strategy. This role is about building real-world solutions that are secure, scalable, and genuinely useful.

Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

• Strong coding skills in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript (C# is a bonus).
• Experience with agent frameworks like LangChain or Semantic Kernel.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, GitHub, and telemetry-driven optimisation.
• Understanding of enterprise Copilot adoption and multimodal AI.
• Ability to balance performance and cost through fine-tuning and telemetry.
• Agile mindset, clear communicator, and a drive to deliver customer value.
• Passion for responsible AI development, including prompt injection prevention, PII protection, and token hygiene.

Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return

In return, You can expect a competitive salary of up to $175,000 + Kiwisaver and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. The consultancy offers fully subsidised medical insurance for employees, discounted cover for immediate family, enhanced parental leave and return-to-work support. Further to this it is a chance to work with some of the sharpest mines in the industry as we collaboratively work out how we can best leverage AI to create positive outcomes for Aotearoa.

Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, and you're already based in New Zealand with the right to work here, we’d love to hear from you. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.