Principal Consultant

Job Description

• Auckland A bit about us For over 19 years, ClearPoint has been the trusted technology partner for organisations navigating complex digital transformation. We combine software engineering, AI, data and insights, cloud, and human-centred design to deliver meaningful, lasting outcomes. We work with some of New Zealand's most impactful organisations - and we care deeply about the quality of what we build. Our Auckland head office overlooks the Viaduct (5 minutes from Britomart), with co-working access across NZ and Australia. Through innovative thinking, we strive to make a difference for ourselves, our teams, our clients and our community across New Zealand, Australia and the UK. The ClearPoint culture At ClearPoint, we're proud of the culture we've built - collaborative, curious, and high-performing. Our values aren't just words: Respect and Care for People Act with Integrity Earn and Nurture Trust You'll work with sharp, passionate people who take ownership, raise the bar, and genuinely enjoy what they do. Based out of Auckland, you'll be part of a team that invests in your growth and makes space for you to shine. The role ClearPoint is on the hunt for a senior advisory leader to join our team as a permanent Principal Consultant, as we kick off several major new engagements across New Zealand and Australia. You will be the bridge between technical depth and strategic narrative, a key driver in helping our clients navigate complex digital shifts - whether that involves framing strategic roadmaps for engineering leadership or developing target state architectures for large-scale ecosystems. We work across a vast range of modern platforms, cloud-native technologies, and enterprise SaaS ecosystems. We are looking for a Professional Services practitioner who can operate at a strategic level regardless of the specific stack, bringing strong integration architecture and data migration fundamentals to every engagement. Our main hub is in Auckland and we live and breathe flexibility - so whether full-time or part-time hours suit you better, we are keen to chat about what works. A degree of flexibility around occasional work-related travel is also part of the picture. The experience we're looking for A proven track record in technology strategy engagements, architectural leadership, or managing RFP processes for platform selection. Proven expertise in client delivery management and operations - particularly in designing, building and deploying digital engineering solutions. The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business-level guidance for executive and board audiences. Experience across major enterprise ecosystems with strong integration architecture and data migration fundamentals. A track record of enabling high-performance software delivery across teams and organisations. Confident facilitation of discovery sessions and synthesis workshops. A background in providing technical foundations for business cases and evaluation frameworks. Strong experience in scope management and prioritisation, with a clear focus on "what to build" to deliver value. AI and agentic coding fluency - you're already using tools like GitHub Copilot or Claude in your day-to-day work, with a practical view on where Generative AI delivers real value and where the hype outpaces the reality. What you'll be doing Leading business and product discovery and synthesising findings into actionable roadmap narratives. Developing conceptual target state architectures and providing buy, build, refactor, or retain recommendations. Co-owning deliverables with other project key members, maintaining a clear line between our advisory mahi and client-side activities such as commercial negotiations and change management. Managing engagement quality across scope, risk, and delivery. Providing strategic and technical advisory input aligned with client investment goals and board governance. What Makes an Ideal Candidate? We're looking for a forward-thinking Principal Consultant who embodies the ClearPoint spirit - someone creative, curious, and unafraid to explore new possibilities. You'll bring a growth mindset and a natural enthusiasm for solving complex problems, thriving in an environment that values both innovation and rigour. Collaborative and confident, you work brilliantly with others, leading with clarity and calm while creating space for every voice to contribute. You take real ownership of outcomes, keeping clients at the heart of what you do, and take pride in delivering solutions that make a tangible impact. Professional, adaptable, and resilient, you're someone others can rely on - a trusted expert who brings energy, quality, and insight to every challenge, and whose values align naturally with ClearPoint's culture. Your Toolkit for Success Our ideal candidate is a forward-thinking senior practitioner who blends technical depth with consulting craft. Technical and delivery capabilities: Architecture and design depth across microservices and cloud-native patterns (GraphQL, REST APIs), with skill in building de-coupled, reusable, component-based applications. Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP) and modern DevOps practices. Working knowledge of modern front-end frameworks such as Angular, ReactJS or Vue.js. Comfort across CI/CD tooling - GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Jenkins or similar. Agile delivery at scale - SCRUM, FDD, TDD, BDD - and a feel for continuous design–build–deploy. Familiarity with the DORA framework and its associated capabilities for measuring delivery performance. A history of strategic digital reviews - technical due diligence, DevOps assessments, and target-state roadmapping. Exposure to large-scale digital transformation across culture, ways of working and technology, with a growth lens on client relationships. Leadership and consulting competencies: Commercial awareness - comfortable with financials, day rates, margins and mark-ups. People leadership - motivating, coaching and supporting teams. Consulting craft - sharp assessment, synthesis, recommendations and crisp report writing, with strong attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset. Confident communicator across technical and non-technical audiences, in both formal and informal settings. Comfortable breaking down complex requirements into manageable actions and solutions. Able to manage multiple competing priorities in high-intensity, fast-paced environments. Works effectively as both a team player and a self-motivated, self-managing individual. Open to learning and sharing knowledge across teams and disciplines. A strong problem-solver, comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity. What We Offer Competitive compensation Cutting-edge technological environment Opportunity to work with leading clients Professional growth and development Collaborative, innovative team culture Work on complex, interesting, award-winning and market-leading projects. There's plenty of variety and autonomy in the role, giving you the opportunity to carve your own path and shape the Digital Advisory Practice within ClearPoint. We offer competitive remuneration with a range of staff perks and benefits. These include subsidised health insurance and subsidised gym memberships as well as access to massages, a dog- and kid-friendly head office, drinks and snacks, barista coffee, and lots of opportunities to take part in team sports and other events. At ClearPoint we support flexible or remote working arrangements where appropriate that enable you to balance your work, life and passions. We have a number of ways to help us all stay connected, regardless of where you're working from - Slack and Google Meet are key! What you'll be working with (tech, tools and more!) We have a BYOD policy at ClearPoint to allow you to utilise whatever tech takes your fancy. For our permanent staff, we provide a yearly BYOD allowance and phone allowance, so you can choose the tech that best suits your needs. All our permanent staff get an annual training and professional development budget for books, courses and conferences. You'll also get access to resources from a range of our partners such as AWS, Microsoft, Okta, Snowflake and Salesforce, including training platforms, partner portals, online courses and real-life practice. We also offer a range of lunch and learn sessions; engineering festivals and tech community meet-ups to foster networking and sharing of knowledge. Interested? If you're passionate about technical consulting, love solving complex problems, and want to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Location: Auckland, New Zealand Type: Permanent Full-Time Position To apply, send your CV and a brief introduction to [email protected] You must be based in New Zealand and eligible to work here to be successful in this application.
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