Automation Engineer

We’re looking for an Automation Engineer who can turn ideas into intelligent digital solutions. You’ll sit at the intersection of software development, process analysis, and AI innovation, helping our teams work smarter through automation, data integration, and emerging technologies.

Your work will directly improve our internal platforms and workflows across Webjet NZ’s brands — from process automation and system integrations to AI‑driven process improvements.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Automation Engineer who can turn ideas into intelligent digital solutions. You’ll sit at the intersection of software development, process analysis, and AI innovation, helping our teams work smarter through automation, data integration, and emerging technologies.

Your work will directly improve our internal platforms and workflows across Webjet NZ’s brands — from process automation and system integrations to AI‑driven process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to map and analyse business workflows, identifying automation opportunities and technical improvements.
• Design, develop, and deploy automation solutions — using tools like Microsoft Power Platform, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, or APIs.
• Build system integrations and data flows that connect platforms and enhance reliability and performance.
• Experiment with and apply AI technologies such as OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services, or custom ML models to optimise processes.
• Lead testing (UAT), deployment, and monitoring of automations, ensuring they perform reliably in production.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert on automation frameworks, sharing best practices and guiding adoption.
• Document solutions clearly and support change management to drive uptake across teams.
• Stay ahead of automation and AI trends, recommending new tools and approaches for continuous improvement.

About You

You’re a technical problem‑solver who enjoys both analysis and hands‑on engineering. You think in systems, automate relentlessly, and love experimenting with the latest AI and automation tools.

You’ll Bring

About Us

We’re a global travel company passionate about connecting travelers with the people and places they love. Through our trusted brands, Airport Rentals and Motorhome Republic , we enable customers to search, compare and book vehicles worldwide.

Part of the Webjet Group , we combine 20+ years of experience with a forward‑thinking digital mindset.

There are lots of great reasons to join us! Here are some of the benefits of working at Webjet Group NZ :

If this sounds like you, APPLY NOW!!

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

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