Innovation Engineer Ai | Wellington | Permanent

Develop high-fidelity software prototypes using AI that bring emerging technologies to life, collaborate across design, research, and engineering, and influence MSD's technology roadmap with your insights.

About the role | Mo te tunga :

As part of MSD's Emerging Technology team, you'll evaluate new technologies, craft interactive prototypes, and help stakeholders understand how innovation can solve business challenges.

You'll help MSD safely explore and prototype the novel uses of cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems.

Key responsibilities include :

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend areas for deeper exploration

Build functional prototypes that integrate with MSD sandbox environments

Collaborate with analysts and specialists to align prototypes with business needs

Translate user experience mock-ups into interactive prototypes

Document and share learnings across MSD

Support research and feedback gathering from prototype users

Contribute to technology roadmaps and knowledge sharing

Apply design standards and modelling techniques to system components

We're committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our mahi, and we value the unique contributions everyone brings to the team.

Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.

A mix of technical know-how and creative problem-solving, with a passion for emerging tech and prototyping.

Experience in creating software prototypes using AI tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Github Copilot, Lovable, or Cursor.

Ability to influence technical stakeholders on new ways of software development using AI.

Experience influencing change in large, traditional tech environments.

Agile mindset and collaborative working style.

Strong knowledge of emerging technologies and new ways to prototype and develop software solutions.

Skilled in prototype development using Azure AI Foundry.

Familiar with AI concepts and implementation.

Proficient in AI requirements creation, AI systems design, and AI system testing.

Able to model user interfaces and design systems using AI tools.

Comfortable working with Service Designers to interpret user feedback.

Effective communicator with a knack for translating tech into business value.

Salary | Utu-a-tau : $103,

• $125,

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How to apply | Me pehea te tuku tono :

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.

Note : Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.

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Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work.

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