Tech Lead — Greenfield Platform Build

Digital Team | Auckland CBD

The Company

This well-regarded New Zealand consultancy has made a genuine commitment to becoming a digital-first business — with technology, data and AI built into how it delivers for clients, not bolted on as an afterthought. At the centre of that shift sits a dedicated Digital Team, and at the centre of the Digital Team sits a brand-new platform being built entirely from the ground up.

The culture here is collaborative and in-person by design. Product, engineering, data and AI all sit together rather than in silos, and the pace reflects that — decisions get made, work ships, and everyone can see the impact of what they're building.

The Opportunity

The Digital Team is looking for a Tech Lead to partner directly with the CTO in defining and delivering the company's new platform. This is a build, not a maintenance job — you're stepping into a greenfield environment on a modern stack (Supabase, Node.js, React, and the Claude API), with real latitude to shape technical direction rather than inherit someone else's architecture.

As the most senior developer on the team, you'll set the engineering quality bar and progressively take on greater ownership of technical decisions as the platform and team mature. You're joining a capable crew that needs more depth and senior firepower to deliver on an ambitious digital roadmap — and the scope of this role is designed to grow as they do.

The Day-to-Day

Expect to split your time between hands-on building and technical leadership. You'll work alongside the CTO on platform architecture and the technical roadmap, making and documenting the decisions that shape how the product comes together. That means designing the data model and security posture in Supabase (RLS, Auth, Edge Functions), owning the CI/CD pipeline through GitHub and Vercel, and integrating the Claude API into product features — prompt design, tool use, streaming and all.

There's a strong people element too. You'll lead code review, mentor developers across the team, and run sprint planning alongside the Product Manager. When needed, you'll step in to facilitate the team's ceremonies — this is a team that treats sprint goals as a shared outcome, not a personal scoreboard, and the Tech Lead sets that tone.

What You'll Need

• 8+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in a tech lead, principal or staff capacity
• Strong React (hooks, state management), Node.js and TypeScript
• Hands-on Supabase experience — Postgres, RLS, Edge Functions, Auth
• Solid REST/API design fundamentals
• Confident with Git/GitHub workflows and CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Vercel)
• Experience shipping and operating a production SaaS application
• Claude API or broader LLM integration experience (highly regarded)
• Prior experience leading a small engineering team (a bonus)
• Exposure to infrastructure and DevOps practices

The Right Fit

Someone decisive under ambiguity — willing to make a call and own it — who can break down complex problems and drive them through to resolution. You'll bring initiative without going off on tangents, pragmatic judgement about when to move fast and when to slow down for quality, and the ability to explain technical trade-offs clearly to both the CTO and non-technical stakeholders. A genuine mentor's mindset and a team-first attitude matter here as much as the technical depth.

On Offer

A rare greenfield build with modern tooling and AI at its core; a direct working partnership with the CTO; a fast-paced, cross-functional team where you can see your impact daily; and a role deliberately designed to grow in scope as the platform scales. If you want to shape a company's technical future rather than just execute against it, this is that role.

If technical leadership combined with genuine hands-on building sounds like your kind of role, get in touch.

For a confidential conversation please contact Adam Roi on email: adam.r@walkersmith.co.nz

Security Analyst
Auckland | Full-time

About the company

Founded in the early 2000’s, this is a New Zealand-owned ICT systems integrator serving SMB, government, and enterprise markets. Specialising in technology solutions, professional services, and data centre services, they're known for their collaborative approach and commitment to making technology work more successfully for Kiwi businesses.

About the role

You'll play a central role in protecting the digital assets and infrastructure of clients, working across both internal and customer environments. Reporting into the Security Team, you'll balance hands-on technical delivery with consultancy, pre-sales support, and continuous improvement of security frameworks.

• Lead and support security incident response, including breach analysis and remediation as well as looking at security posture for some of NZ’s most advanced companies
• Design and maintain security controls, policies, and frameworks
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and security audits
• Deliver expert security consultancy to internal teams and external clients
• Support pre-sales activities including solution design and bid response
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Security Analyst or in a similar role within the Information & Communication Technology industry
• Strong understanding of security concepts, protocols, and best practices, including network security, endpoint security, and identity and access management
• Proficiency in using security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and incident response platform

What's in it for you

This NZ owned and operated technology services company offers a competitive salary alongside flexible work arrangements that genuinely support work-life balance. You'll have access to real career development and advancement opportunities and be recognised and rewarded for the contribution you make. Beyond the day-to-day, you'll be part of a collaborative, NZ-owned team doing meaningful work across a broad and varied client base.

You will also get a chance to flex your Cyber Security skills, and you’ll work with some of the world’s most advanced technologies.

Skills & Experience

You'll bring proven experience in a Security Analyst or similar ICT security role, with a strong grasp of network, endpoint, and identity and access management security. Proficiency with tools like SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and incident response platforms is essential, along with solid knowledge of relevant security standards and compliance frameworks. Just as important is your ability to communicate clearly and work effectively across teams — technical credibility paired with strong people skills will set you apart.

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Employee recognition and reward programs

Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

Technical Sales Executive – SaaS

About the company

This technology SaaS company is a New Zealand-founded, high-growth SaaS business operating across 10 countries including Australia, the UK, and the US. Trusted by 6,000+ users, they're renowned for their platform that delivers real results for operations and the environment.

In a small, tight-knit team they punch well above their weight and are making waves in Australia. They have been in growth mode for the last 6 months with new people joining the team in NZ and Australia so it’s an exciting time to be a part of this journey.

About the role

Reporting into senior leadership, you'll own the full sales cycle for Tier 2 and Tier 3 opportunities while lending technical firepower to enterprise deals. You'll work closely with Product, Engineering, and the Chief Customer Officer to convert prospects and shape the roadmap.

• Lead discovery to uncover customer workflow pain points
• Deliver tailored product demos using real prospect data
• Own Tier 2 & 3 deals from first contact to signed contract
• Produce proposals, pricing, and Statements of Work
• Identify integration needs and collaborate with Product & Engineering
• Feed market intelligence and objections into the product roadmap
• Maintain accurate deal data in HubSpot

What's in it for you

• You’ll get a chance to work in a hybrid working environment with genuine flexibility
• You will own your deals end-to-end. So, you’ll have real autonomy and accountability which will give you the freedom to engineer a pipeline of deals and really focus on generating revenue
• Work alongside the Senior Leadership team including the CEO directly on major enterprise accounts. This is a diverse role, so you’ll get a chance to work with large Enterprise clients and SMEs in multiple sectors
• This is a legitimate chance to get exposure to a scaling Australian market with strong growth upside
• Timing is everything! You’ll join a business recognized as a leading NZ tech employer

Skills & Experience

• Proven B2B SaaS or technical software sales track record
• Confident running demos and holding technical conversations
• Strong consultative seller — comfortable closing deals
• Commercially sharp with a clear ability to articulate ROI
• Experienced with HubSpot or equivalent CRM

About the company | Mō te kamupene

This organisation is a well-established player delivering large-scale data transformation initiatives across enterprise environments. They are heavily invested in modern cloud technologies and are known for building high-performing, forward-thinking data teams.

What's in it for you: He aha ngā painga mōu

You'll step into a genuinely complex enterprise environment where data is at the core of decision-making, not an afterthought
Work with a modern Azure-based data stack, including Fabric, Databricks and Kafka, on large-scale platforms
You'll be given the autonomy to design solutions properly — with a strong focus on reusability, modularity and long-term thinking
Clear pathway to step into senior and lead-level roles as the platform continues to evolve
Flexible working environment with a team that values output over presenteeism

About the role | Mō te tūranga

You'll play a key role in designing and delivering scalable data solutions within a modern cloud environment, working closely with engineering, analytics and business stakeholders to drive real outcomes.

You will get the opportunity to build scalable data pipelines using Spark and PySpark in a complex enterprise environment
You will design and develop modular, reusable data solutions that support long-term platform scalability
You will work closely with stakeholders to optimise Power BI semantic models and reporting outputs
You will deploy and manage data pipelines using CI/CD, DevOps and DataOps best practices
You will work across technologies such as Kafka, Databricks and Azure-based data services

Skills & Experience | Ngā pūkenga me te wheako

Strong experience with Apache Spark and PySpark, including understanding of internals
Experience working across Azure, Fabric, Synapse, Databricks or AWS environments
Proven capability designing and building ETL pipelines and data warehouse solutions
Solid experience with Power BI modelling and Microsoft SQL Server
Working knowledge of Kafka and modern data architecture principles

How to apply

Please contact Adam Roi on 027 535 6350 for a confidential discussion.
Adam.r@walkersmith.co.nz

Junior Associate Adviser

Auckland | Investment & Wealth Management

My Client is a well-established investment and wealth management firm with a strong presence across Australia and New Zealand.

They take a client-first approach, tailoring investment strategies to individual goals with transparency, clear communication, and ongoing support. The business is grounded in prudent, long-term investing, with a focus on capital diversification, disciplined risk management, and keeping the investment process clear and straightforward. Backed by international capability and global market access, they combine boutique-level client intimacy with institutional strength.

They are seeking a Junior Associate Adviser to join their Auckland team. This opportunity is ideal for someone in the early stages of their advisory career who is keen to build strong technical foundations while learning directly from experienced advisers.

You will support senior advisers in delivering high-quality client outcomes while developing the capability to take on greater advisory responsibility over time. This is a structured pathway role with clear progression into full advisory capacity as experience and confidence grow.

The Role

As a Junior Associate Adviser, you will play a key support role within the advisory team, contributing to portfolio management, client servicing, and regulatory compliance. Over time, you will gain increasing exposure to client engagement and investment decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior advisers with portfolio reviews, client reporting, and preparation of investment proposals

• Assist with the preparation of advice documentation and ensure all material aligns with regulatory requirements

• Attend client meetings alongside advisers, taking notes and supporting follow-up actions

• Liaise with administration and investment teams to ensure smooth client onboarding and ongoing service delivery

• Conduct market and product research to support investment recommendations

• Maintain accurate client records and ensure documentation meets compliance standards

• Represent the business professionally in all client and external interactions

What Youll Bring

• A genuine interest in financial markets and long-term wealth management

• 1–3 years of experience in banking, financial services, investment operations, or an associate support role

• Strong organisational skills with close attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn under mentorship

• Professional presentation and a client-focused approach

About You

You may currently be working in a banking support role, investment operations, paraplanning, or as a junior associate within a wealth or advisory firm. You are technically capable, commercially aware, and motivated to grow into a fully authorised Investment Adviser over time.

You value structure, mentorship, and a clear development pathway. You are prepared to build your expertise step-by-step, earning increased client exposure and responsibility as your experience and capability develop.

Registered Valuer

Flexible Working

Established Pipeline

Growth Platform

An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Valuer to join a well-established property group operating across property management, body corporate management, and valuation services.

The business is in a strong growth phase, supported by ongoing investment and acquisition activity, and offers a stable, recurring valuation pipeline generated through an established client network.

This role is suited to an experienced valuer looking for autonomy, flexibility, and consistent workflow, without the expectation of sourcing your own pipeline.

The Opportunity

You will work across a range of residential, commercial, and insurance-related valuation work, with a strong focus on Body Corporate insurance valuations.

The position sits alongside a large Body Corporate Management division, which manages a substantial portfolio of multi-unit developments nationally.

Client relationships and workflow are managed by the wider business, allowing the valuer to remain focused on delivery and technical expertise.

This is initially a sole-charge position, with future scope to grow the function over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Insurance valuations for Body Corporate and multi-unit developments
• Residential and commercial valuation work
• Reinstatement and replacement cost assessments
• Delivery of concise, accurate, and timely valuation reports
• Providing technical guidance relating to insurance and valuation requirements
• Maintaining high professional and compliance standards

What’s on Offer

• Established recurring workflow with strong visibility of future work
• Delivery-focused role with no active business development requirement
• Flexible working arrangements, including WFH flexibility
• Supportive shared services environment
• Long-term growth platform with ongoing expansion plans
• Opportunity to help scale the valuation function over time
• Strong earning potential through a fee-share structure

About You

• Registered Valuer in New Zealand with a current APC
• Experience across residential valuations is essential
• Comfortable working autonomously

Applications are also welcomed from suitably qualified valuers relocating from the UK or Australia, including those eligible to transfer qualifications into New Zealand.

Broad FP&A and commercial partnering role

Strong focus on systems, data, and insights

Clear long-term career growth opportunity

High visibility role within a well-regarded business offering strong mentoring, exposure, and long-term career growth.



A large New Zealand business is looking to appoint a commercially focused FP&A specialist into a key role supporting across the group.

Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this position partners closely with the CFO, GMs, and operational leaders, providing financial insight, forecasting, analysis, and decision support across the business.

This is a broad role with strong visibility across the organisation and genuine long-term career opportunities.

The Role

This position sits at the intersection of finance, commercial partnering, and data.

You’ll work across budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic decision support, while also spending significant time engaging with stakeholders across the business. Strong systems, reporting, and data capability are important, with established processes and infrastructure already in place to enable value-add commercial work rather than purely transactional reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Financial planning, forecasting, and analysis
• Commercial partnering with operational and executive stakeholders
• Delivering insights to support business performance and decision making
• Supporting continuous improvement across systems, reporting, and planning processes
• Interpreting and working with large data sets to drive meaningful outcomes

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys FP&A and commercial finance, is naturally curious, and has a strong understanding of systems and data.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or finance business partnering
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A high level of commercial acumen and self-sufficiency
• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail
• Confidence working with systems, databases, and financial models
• Experience with Planning Analytics (TM1), Hyperion, HFM, or similar forecasting / BI tools is advantageous

Candidates who are CA / CPA qualified, coming from a mix of Big Four and commercial experience will be viewed favourably, however this is not essential. More important is the ability to operate independently, build relationships, and contribute commercially within a large and complex environment.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent role within a well-regarded New Zealand business known for developing and mentoring high-performing finance professionals.

The scale and breadth of the organisation provide genuine internal career progression opportunities over time, alongside exposure to senior leadership and complex commercial decision-making.

For further information please email sarah@walkersmith.co.nz or call 022 126 0074.

The Organisation

This organisation is recognised for its strong market presence, people-focused culture and commitment to continuous improvement. With a collaborative working environment and experienced leaders across the business, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while building your analytical and reporting expertise.

The business values curiosity, initiative and fresh thinking, providing employees with exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and operational areas.

The Opportunity

As a Performance Reporting Analyst, you'll play an important role in delivering accurate reporting, analysing business performance trends and supporting key decision-making processes.

Working closely with finance and operational teams, you'll help transform data into meaningful insights, ensuring leaders have visibility over performance and key metrics. This position offers a blend of reporting, analysis and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with data while understanding the commercial drivers behind the numbers.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to reporting enhancements, identify trends and support ongoing business planning activities.

Why Consider This Role?

• Exposure to a large and established New Zealand business
• Opportunity to work with a broad range of stakeholders
• Supportive leadership team invested in development
• Varied role combining reporting, analysis and business insights
• Strong culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, and ideally CA or CPA qualified, or studying towards it.
• Experience within reporting, analysis or commercial finance environments
• Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator who can explain financial information clearly
• Advanced Excel skills and an interest in working with data
• Experience with reporting tools or business intelligence platforms is advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Produce regular performance reports and management information
• Analyse financial and operational results, highlighting key trends and variances
• Support budgeting, forecasting and planning activities
• Assist with the development and enhancement of reporting processes
• Prepare insights and commentary to support business decision making
• Work alongside stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy and visibility
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across reporting and analytics

Apply

Please contact Sarah Bailey at Walker Smith.

Email: sarah@walkersmith.co.nz
Mobile: 022 126 0074

The Company
Our client is a well-established, market-leading professional services and technology organisation operating globally, recognised for product innovation and operational excellence. With a strong focus on pioneering new market capabilities, the business continues to invest heavily in its digital platforms, building advanced software products sold both locally and into international markets. This organisation offers the stability and heritage of an established enterprise combined with the agile, forward-thinking environment of a modern technology house.

The Role
We are seeking an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specialist to join a growing Digital Products function. This is a senior, highly strategic, yet hands-on role where you will act as the central subject-matter expert on applied AI across the digital portfolio. You will be responsible for researching, prototyping and integrating modern AI capabilities into high-performing core software products, while also driving AI-assisted engineering productivity and shaping the company’s wider AI governance and strategy

What You'll Be Doing

• Researching and evaluating emerging AI technologies, including LLMs, machine learning frameworks, sophisticated voice-processing AI services, and developer productivity tools
• Designing, prototyping, and validating AI-enabled features through structured proof-of-concepts to enhance product functionality and automation
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional development, testing, and product teams to integrate robust, secure, and cost-effective AI solutions into the software portfolio
• Introducing and establishing guidelines for AI-assisted coding, debugging, and documentation tools to enhance engineering workflows and measure productivity gains
• Contributing expert advice to leadership to help formulate robust AI strategy, security policies, data privacy compliance, and governance frameworks
• Ensuring all AI implementations meet high-quality development principles, remain easily maintainable, and mitigate any systemic or operational risks

Skills and Experience We're Looking For

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a deeply related technical discipline.
• Proven commercial experience working with modern AI tools, LLM APIs, machine learning frameworks, sophisticated voice processing services, and integrating AI capabilities into complex software systems
  
• A strong, practical background in software development engineering, with a solid understanding of modern software practices within agile development environments
• Demonstrated experience evaluating, introducing, and training engineering teams on AI-assisted developer productivity tools
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of identifying high-value, practical applications for emerging technologies
• Advanced communication and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical AI concepts clearly to executive, product, and non-technical stakeholders

This position is open across multiple locations including Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland. If you are looking to take ownership of an enterprise-scale AI roadmap and drive real product innovation, please apply now.