AI Engineering Director

For over 19 years, ClearPoint has been the trusted technology partner for organisations navigating complex digital transformation. We combine software engineering, AI, data and insights, cloud, and human-centred design to deliver meaningful, lasting outcomes.

We work with some of New Zealand’s most impactful organisations - and we care deeply about the quality of what we build. Our Auckland head office overlooks the Viaduct (5 minutes from Britomart), with co-working access across NZ and Australia.Through innovative thinking, we strive to make a difference for ourselves, our teams, our clients and our community across New Zealand, Australia and the UK. 

At ClearPoint, we’re proud of the culture we’ve built - collaborative, curious, and high-performing. Our values aren’t just words:

• Respect and Care for People

• Act with Integrity

• Earn and Nurture Trust

You’ll work with sharp, passionate people who take ownership, raise the bar, and genuinely enjoy what they do. Whether you’re in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch, you’ll be part of a team that invests in your growth and makes space for you to shine.

This is a senior engineering leadership role for someone who has genuinely done the hard yards - hands-on in the code, leading teams through complexity, and navigating the complex dynamics and pace of mid-to-large enterprise environments. In this role, we'll partner together to define ClearPoint's AI engineering practice and ensure we're delivering tangible value for our clients. Reporting to the Chief Practice Officer, you’ll unite technical leadership and people management to drive success across our client delivery.

Key focus areas include:

• AI Strategy & Practice Development: Shaping an "AI-First" engineering roadmap that embeds agentic coding and AI tooling into how our teams design, build, and ship software -  not as a bolt-on, but as a genuine shift in how we work.

• People Leadership & Performance Management: Line managing a team of engineers with real accountability - hiring, developing, and where necessary, having the hard conversations. You'll know how to grow people and how to hold them to a high standard.

• Technical Direction & Pre-Sales: Bringing deep credibility to client engagements - from solutioning through to delivery oversight. You'll earn respect in the room because you've done the work yourself.

• Consulting Delivery: You'll carry billable responsibility and stay close enough to the work to catch issues early and uphold quality standards across practice engagements.

We're looking for someone who has moved from writing code to leading the people who write it - and who has done both well. The ideal candidate brings:

• Complex, high-impact projects that push you technically - there’s always something interesting on the go

• Competitive remuneration, health insurance, subsidised gym, barista coffee, wellness workshops, and more

• Flexible/remote working - we trust you to get the job done wherever you do your best work

• Annual training budget + access to AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Salesforce learning resources

• BYOD allowance, phone allowance, and access to whatever tech you need to do great work

• Award-winning culture - AWS Social Impact Partner of the Year, CIO 50 Award recipient

If you're passionate about engineering leadership, love solving complex problems, and want to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Location: Auckland, New Zealand Type: Permanent Full-Time Position

To apply, send your CV and a brief introduction to debbie.murphy@clearpoint.co.nz

ClearPoint is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be successful in this application.