AI Developer

Crescent Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island is seeking expressions of interest from talented AI Developers and Engineers who want to shape the future of technology in New Zealand. We are working with organisations investing in AI capability and modern platforms.

With active projects across AI development, API integration layers, cloud data warehouses, and platform engineering, this is a rare opportunity to join teams serious about innovation and scaling technology to global standards.

Qualifications

• Strong software or data engineering background.
• Hands-on AI/ML development or platform engineering experience.
• Exposure to API-driven architectures and cloud environments.
• Willingness to lead in a rapidly evolving field and adapt.
• International experience or proven AI project delivery valued.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to AI development across modern platforms and data pipelines.
• Build and optimize API layers and cloud-based data solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to scale AI capabilities.

Skills

Software engineering

Data engineering

AI/ML development

API-driven architectures

Cloud environments

International experience

Job description

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Crescent Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island

We’re seeking expressions of interest from talented AI Developers and Engineers who want to shape the future of technology in New Zealand. We are working with a few organisations havemade significant investments in modern platforms and are now focused on building out dedicated AI capability.

With active projects across AI development, API integration layers, cloud data warehouses, and platform engineering, this is a rare opportunity to be part of teamsthat areserious about innovation and scaling technology to global standards.

We know the local market for experienced AI talent is small, so we’re especially interested in hearing from candidates with overseas experience or direct exposure to production-level AI development. If you’ve worked with machine learning platforms, generative AI, or large-scale data-driven products, we want to connect.

The opportunities offer an environment whereAI capability is being nurtured and grown. These businesses arecommitted to buildingdedicated teams focused on AI platforms and applied development, with the freedom and resources to push boundaries.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong software engineering or data engineering background
• Hands‑on experience in AI/ML development or platform engineering
• Exposure to API-driven architectures and cloud environments
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to lead in a rapidly evolving field
• International experience or proven AI project delivery is highly valued

Why apply:

• Be part ofpioneering AI teams in Christchurch
• Work with cutting-edge tools and cloud platforms
• Opportunities for global collaboration and training
• Supportive environments investing heavily in your development

If you’re passionate about building the future of AI in New Zealand and want to be part of a high-impact team, we’d love to hear from you.

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