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GenAI Specialist - Principal Consultant
GenAI Specialist - Principal ConsultantTheta (NZ) • Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
GenAI Specialist - Principal Consultant

GenAI Specialist - Principal Consultant

Theta (NZ) • Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
6 days ago
Job description

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 mahi

Theta has created a new Centre of Excellence for GenAI and we are looking for a Principal Consultant to lead the charge.

This is a rare opportunity to drive innovation, influence strategy and deliver solutions that matter. This is a pioneering role at Theta, designed for someone who thrives at the intersection of cutting‑edge AI technology, solution architecture, and customer impact.

You’ll be responsible for leading our GenAI Centre of Excellence by shaping and delivering GenAI solutions that drive real business value — both internally and for our clients. From designing intelligent agents and retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) systems to advising on Responsible AI practices, this role is as strategic as it is hands‑on.

Skills and experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

What You’ll Do

  • Architect and deliver intelligent GenAI solutions using Azure OpenAI, AI Search, and Microsoft 365
  • Lead discovery workshops, shape strategic roadmaps, and build business cases
  • Prototype and deliver PoCs, demos, and reusable accelerators
  • Advise on Responsible AI, privacy, and compliance
  • Collaborate across teams to uplift capability and share knowledge
  • Engage in pre‑sales and client‑facing activities to showcase GenAI’s potential

What You Bring

  • Deep knowledge of LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, and agent frameworks
  • Experience with API / SDK integration across systems including tool‑calling and agent frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, OpenAI Functions
  • Strong coding skills (Python, JavaScript / TypeScript, or C#)
  • Experience integrating GenAI into enterprise systems and workflows
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A passion for innovation, continuous learning, and delivering impact
  • About us | Mō mātou

    We 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 asset
  • We conduct business ethically
  • Invention, imagination and creativity are the foundation for growth
  • We work with positive energy, enjoyment, humour and work / life balance
  • Excellence is our passion and we deliver what we promise - or more!
  • We strive to take a pragmatic approach to all of our activities
  • We value and appreciate our natural environment and seek to play our part to maintain it
  • Benefits of working at Theta | Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki Theta

    Theta 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 opportunities
  • A competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
  • Hybrid working model (from a minimum of 2 days in the office)
  • Fully subsidised medical insurance for employees
  • Heavily discounted medical insurance for immediate family of employees
  • Enhanced parental leave payment - salary top‑ups plus return‑to‑work incentive
  • Volunteer days
  • Internal Referral Incentive
  • Staff Assistance Programme
  • Annual Flu injections
  • Sick leave from your first day on board
  • Remote working options where practical and mutually agreed
  • Daily fresh fruit basket, coffee machine, wide selection of teas and biscuits in all of our offices
  • We are also an accredited employer with INZ
  • Please 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 visas.

    Apply now | Tono ināianei

    Ready to take your career to the next level? We would love to hear from you!

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