We’re seeking an experienced AI Engineer to join a dynamic commercial organisation on a 6 month contract. You’ll be hands-on in applied AI and full-stack software engineering, delivering production-ready AI solutions that transform operations, enhance customer experiences, and empower teams to perform at their best.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative AI projects in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and champion safe, secure, and resilient AI systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Security, Legal, Operations) to deliver integrated AI solutions.
• Drive LLMOps/AgentOps: prompt/config management, evaluation suites, safety/red-teaming, human-in-the-loop controls.
• Build data pipelines for AI solutions: ingestion, embeddings, retrieval, caching, and quality controls.
• Orchestrate safe rollouts including canary releases, feature flags, and controlled exposure.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence, ethics, and continuous learning.
• Communicate architecture decisions, technical concepts, and delivery updates to non-technical stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Data Science (or equivalent applied experience).
• 3+ years developing production-grade AI systems, with hands-on experience in LLMs and agentic systems (RAG, tool/function calling, planning).
• Python, FastAPI / FastMCP, React + TypeScript.
• Databricks, pgvector, AWS Cognitive Search (or equivalents).
• Knowledge of embeddings, vector databases, agent-based architectures, and MLOps/LLMOps patterns.

• Experience in production deployments on AWS and Databricks (incl. MLflow/Mosaic).
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, RAG systems, and full-stack AI development

• Strong understanding of security, privacy, and observability best practices.
• Agile delivery experience, roadmap ownership, estimation, and stakeholder communication.

Benefits of the Role:

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Opportunity to mentor and grow junior engineers while shaping engineering standards
• Exposure to high-impact AI solutions that improve operations and customer experiences

If you’re interested in this role apply now or reach out to Tom or Ray at ray.stewart@talentinternational.com

About the Role
Join a large government department as they embark on a major finance system transformation, moving from SAP ECC6 to SAP S/4HANA.
This is a high-profile program that will modernise core financial processes, improve reporting, and streamline operations across the organisation.

As the Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of this critical transition. Working closely with finance, ICT, and key stakeholders, you will ensure the project is delivered on time, within scope, and in line with government standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the transition from SAP ECC6 to S/4HANA, managing end-to-end delivery.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and manage direct reports.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and schedules to meet key milestones.
• Engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across finance, technology, and government.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and compliance requirements to ensure smooth implementation.
• Provide clear reporting to senior executives and governance boards.

Key Skills & Experience
We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven project management experience leading large-scale ICT or finance transformation projects.
• Strong knowledge of SAP environments, particularly ECC6 and S/4HANA.
• Background in financial management systems within complex or government settings.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate across multiple levels.
• Experience delivering projects under government frameworks, policies, and compliance standards (highly regarded).

Tech Stack & Tools

• SAP ECC6 → SAP S/4HANA migration
• ERP transition and integration methodologies
• Financial management and reporting systems
• Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project methodologies

Why You’ll Want This Role

• Be part of a major government digital transformation project.
• Long-term security – contract through to November 2026 with strong extension potential.
• Hybrid work – 2 days WFH per week and flexible hours.
• Make a real impact by modernising financial systems and processes for the public sector.

Apply Now
If you have a strong background in finance system transitions and are ready to lead one of the government’s most significant ICT transformation projects, we’d love to hear from you.

• Be part of large digital transformation programme
• Hybrid environment – Petone based near beach
• Fixed term contract until June 2027

Talent has partnered with Wellington Water to build a team for a key programme of work that will ensure the technology systems underpinning the delivery of water services are primed for the future.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about being part of a team that delivers essential services to our communities. You’ll enjoy a workplace with inclusivity at its core and be part of a team that’s united by passion, dedication, and fosters a shared care for water and their community.

The Opportunity

Wellington Water is looking for an experienced Change Analyst to join a significant transformation programme.

In this role, you will report to and work closely with the Digital Change Manager, supporting change initiatives across the programme.

This is a busy, hands-on position where you will be required to hit the ground running. You will contribute to several key change activities, including maintaining change reporting, updating risk registers for the change team, and preparing material for steering committee meetings. This will involve gathering, analysing, and presenting information in a clear and concise way.

In this role, you will also:

• Work with tools such as Jira, Miro boards, Kanban, and Excel to support change delivery
• Assist the Change Manager with coordinating and facilitating training activities
• Liaise with vendors, stakeholders, and Learning & Development teams
• Contribute to impact assessments (experience in this area is beneficial)

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Change Analyst or Change Manager
• Strong attention to detail and confidence using a variety of online tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• A proactive, adaptable approach
• Ability to work in ambiguity and managing shifting priorities
• A collaborative style and desire to contribute to a high-performing team

This role offers excellent opportunities for growth, development, and taking on new challenges.

Benefits

Wellington Water’s purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; they foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. Wellington Water genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

You’ll enjoy benefits including:

• hybrid working arrangements
• 5 weeks annual leave following two years of continual service
• a comprehensive wellbeing programme, which includes a range of health benefits, discounted medical insurance and a paid wellbeing day
• formal and informal professional development opportunities
• one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity.

About Water Wellington

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Their job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. They’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at their organisational heart. Their people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in their values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

To apply for the role, click the APPLY button now!

Applications close: Monday, 4 December 2025
We will review applications as they are received and may progress suitable candidates to interview before the closing date.

Don’t delay – apply now!

Applicants may be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.

We’re seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Solutions Engineer to support a major tenant migration program within a large, complex government environment. If you enjoy working across identity, security and collaboration platforms-and thrive in structured, enterprise settings-this role offers challenge, scale and the chance to deliver meaningful transformation.

You’ll be part of a digital services and integration team responsible for designing, guiding and validating M365 tenant migration activities. Your work will cover transitional architecture, pilot migrations, and ensuring identity, mail, Teams, SharePoint and security services remain stable throughout the program.

You’ll collaborate closely with cloud, modern workplace, architecture and innovation teams to ensure all migration activity aligns with endorsed technical direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess business requirements and ensure designs align with program goals
• Provide expert troubleshooting across AD, Entra ID, M365 and Azure
• Produce solution designs, architecture documentation and migration patterns
• Oversee migration execution phases, ensuring alignment to approved designs
• Collaborate with project teams, stakeholders and business owners
• Provide quality assurance, technical guidance and support risk/issue management
• Lead the design and management of Entra ID, M365 tenants and application integration solutions

About You

You bring practical leadership, clear communication and strong technical capability across enterprise Microsoft platforms. You’re confident working in complex environments and can translate technical activity into stable, repeatable outcomes.

You will have:

• 7+ years in large-scale M365 enterprise environments
• Hands-on tenant migration experience (identity cutover, mail, Teams, SharePoint)
• Strong understanding of Entra Connect, Azure and cross-tenant collaboration
• Experience working with transitional architecture (current → transitional → target state)
• Ability to produce high-quality architectural diagrams and documentation
• Understanding of authentication, authorisation and app dependencies
• Microsoft certifications (M365, Entra, Identity) highly regarded

Benefits

• Central Brisbane CBD location
• Inclusive, collaborative digital team
• Opportunity to lead complex enterprise migration work
• High-value program with strong visibility and impact

If this sounds like your next opportunity apply now!

Adoption Expert (4-5 Month Contract)

Sydney CBD | Hybrid – 2 days on-site
Telco experience preferred

We’re looking for a hands-on Adoption Expert to drive process adoption and change across a major transformation program. This role focuses on embedding new ways of working, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring measurable adoption outcomes. You’ll play a key role in shaping how teams adopt and sustain change effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver change management initiatives using proven methodologies.

• Engage and lead stakeholders to drive adoption and process embedment.

• Apply adoption frameworks, tools, and best practices to maximize impact.

• Analyze adoption data, measure readiness, and report on outcomes.

• Support communications and training strategies to reinforce change.

• Apply human-centred design principles to enhance user experience.

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in change management and adoption delivery.

• Stakeholder leadership and engagement expertise.

• Knowledge of adoption frameworks, metrics, and reporting.

• Experience with communications and training strategies.

• Human-centred design (experience design) knowledge.

• Telco industry experience is a plus.

Training Expert (4-5 Month Contract)

Sydney CBD | Hybrid (2 days on-site)
Telco experience ideal

We’re looking for a highly capable Training Expert to support a major transformation program by delivering clear, practical, and effective training that drives real adoption. This role is hands-on, dynamic, and suited to someone who can quickly take ownership and execute with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and deliver strong, outcome-driven training using adult learning principles and solid instructional design.

• Produce training materials including workshops, e-learning, reference guides, and job aids.

• Support change management planning, readiness, and the embedment of new processes.

• Apply human-centred design and gamification to lift engagement and learning impact.

• Track training effectiveness and sharpen content based on feedback and outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• Proven capability in end-to-end training design and delivery.

• Strong grasp of adult learning, training methodologies, and e-learning tools.

• Experience supporting change initiatives and driving process adoption.

• Knowledge of HCD, experience design, and gamified learning approaches.

• Telco industry background preferred.