_{29th April, 2026}

Lead AI Engineer / AI Transformation Lead

Report directly to senior leadership and own the AI strategy for a multi-site operational business across New Zealand's North Island.

This is a digital transformation

What's on Offer

• Salary: $180–$220 000
• Impact: Shape AI strategy, influence C-suite decisions, direct impact on safety and efficiency
• Autonomy: Design AI architecture and delivery; build a small team (2–3 engineers)
• Growth: Work with modern AI/LLM stack; potential CTO/VP Tech track
• Flexibility: Remote 2–3 days, pragmatic outcomes-driven culture

This is an operational, safety-critical business,not a startup. You'll work with non-technical stakeholders, move fast, and solve real problems. Pragmatism beats perfection.
The Impact

• Unlock value from dormant operational datasets
• Reduce manual work across safety, scheduling, and reporting
• Build long-term AI capability and competitive advantage
• Scale solutions across thousands of daily interactions

Key Responsibilities

• Lead AI adoption across operational departments
• Identify high-value use cases: automated reporting, intelligent scheduling, process optimisation
• Design and deliver AI-enabled solutions to real operational problems
• Stay hands-on: coding, architecture, system design
• Build and mentor a small team
• Own full lifecycle: ideation → production → optimisation

What You'll Need

• Strong hands-on engineering: Python + TypeScript/JS
• Production AI experience: RAG, agentic workflows, LLM orchestration (LangChain, LlamaIndex, etc.)
• Real-world operations: Comfortable in complex, fast-paced environments
• Stakeholder skills: Translate business problems into technical solutions
• Bonus: Experience in logistics, operations, or safety-critical environments

Please apply now to be considered or your welcome to email Brad.m@circuitrec.co.nz

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