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GenAI Specialist - Principal Consultant

Job Title: GenAI Specialist - Principal Consultant
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Wellington
Specialisation:
REF: 131296
Contact Details: Bella Richardson
Contact Email: bella.richardson@beyond.co.nz
Job Published: 13 days ago

GenAI Specialist - Principal Consultant

Location: Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, or Christchurch

About the Role:
We are a highly regarded, New Zealand-owned technology consultancy with a reputation for innovation and excellence. We’ve recently launched a Centre of Excellence for Generative AI (GenAI) and are seeking a Principal Consultant to lead this exciting initiative.

This is a rare opportunity to shape strategy, drive innovation, and deliver solutions that matter. You’ll be at the forefront of AI technology, solution architecture, and customer impact — designing intelligent agents, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, and advising on Responsible AI practices.

What You’ll Do:

  • Architect and deliver 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 and frameworks like LangChain, Semantic Kernel, OpenAI Functions.

  • Strong coding skills (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#).

  • Proven experience integrating GenAI into enterprise systems and workflows.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • A passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Benefits:

  • Flexible, family-friendly work environment

  • Hybrid working model

  • Fully subsidised medical insurance for employees

  • Enhanced parental leave and return-to-work incentives

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Volunteer days and community initiatives

  • Accredited employer with INZ

Please Note:
Applicants must already reside in New Zealand with relevant work rights.

Interested:
Ready to lead the future of AI? Apply today with your CV and cover letter and join us in shaping the next generation of intelligent solutions.

Vacancy: 131296