GenAI Specialist - Lead Consultant

We are a highly regarded, New Zealand owned technology company. We offer a creative and stimulating work environment and we value and respect inclusivity and diversity. About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahiAre you ready to shape the future of Generative AI in enterprise environments? Theta is seeking a  GenAI Specialist - Lead Consultant and we are looking for a visionary technologist to lead the charge.This isn't just another tech job. It's a chance to be a founding member of our GenAI Centre of Excellence (CoE), where you'll architect and deliver transformative AI solutions that redefine how businesses operate. You'll work alongside a squad of brilliant minds, collaborate across practices, and engage directly with customers to bring real-world impact through AI.What You'll DoLead the design, development, and delivery of GenAI solutions across text, image, and audio modalitiesBuild production-ready PoCs and integrate services using modern SDKs/APIsDrive best practices in AI safety, performance tuning, and observabilityTake ownership of secure and responsible AI development - including token/secret hygiene, PII protection, content safety, and prompt injection preventionParticipate in activities and providing pre-sales demos, scope projects, and mentor both clients and consultantsContribute to and lead approved R&D initiatives and help shape Theta's AI strategyWhat You Bring Strong coding skills in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript (C# a bonus).and modern SDKs/APIs Comfortable with tool‑calling/agent frameworks (e.g., Semantic Kernel, LangChain) and evaluation pipelinesProficiency with CI/CD, GitHub, and telemetry-driven optimisationFamiliarity with enterprise Copilot adoption and multimodal AISkilled in fine-tuning API-driven systems to balance performance and cost, using telemetry‑driven insights to guide optimisationAgile mindset with excellent communication and facilitation skillsPassion for continuous improvement and delivering customer valueAbout us | Mō mātouWe have 30 years of experience as a New Zealand-owned technology consultancy. We take pride in our multicultural and diverse team of 300+ skilled professionals. Our offices are in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, and Christchurch.Working with clients in both the public and private sectors, we strive to deliver innovative solutions and enable smarter outcomes. Our company attracts some of the brightest minds in the industry, as we foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning. Our values are:Our people are our greatest assetWe conduct business ethicallyInvention, imagination and creativity are the foundation for growthWe work with positive energy, enjoyment, humour and work/life balanceExcellence is our passion and we deliver what we promise - or more!We strive to take a pragmatic approach to all of our activitiesWe value and appreciate our natural environment and seek to play our part to maintain itBenefits of working at Theta | Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki ThetaTheta offers a family friendly work environment with flexible work hours where practical; especially relevant for caregivers. We embrace gender equality and are committed to providing a supportive, diverse and inclusive work environment.Theta is committed to giving back to the community and are avid supporters of Cure Kids. We compete in various adventure races and do many other things to raise money for Cure Kids. And we make time for the fun things in life!We currently provide the following benefits to ensure your professional development and personal wellbeing:Professional growth and learning opportunitiesA competitive salary (commensurate with experience)Hybrid working model (from a minimum of 2 days in the office)Fully subsidised medical insurance for employeesHeavily discounted medical insurance for immediate family of employeesEnhanced parental leave payment - salary top-ups plus return-to-work incentiveVolunteer daysInternal Referral IncentiveStaff Assistance ProgrammeAnnual Flu injectionsSick leave from your first day on boardRemote working options where practical and mutually agreedDaily fresh fruit basket, coffee machine, wide selection of teas and biscuits in all of our officesWe are also an accredited employer with INZPlease note: Potential employees will be required to consent to a Ministry of Justice Note: We are only accepting applications from those already residing in NZ with relevant visasApply now | Tono ināianeiReady to take your career to the next level? We would love to hear from you!