AI Developer .Net

Crescent Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Recruitment is seeking talented AI Developers and Engineers to shape the future of technology in Christchurch, New Zealand. We collaborate with organisations investing in modern AI platforms and are building dedicated AI capability across teams.

We welcome candidates with overseas experience or production-level AI exposure, including ML platforms and large-scale data-driven products, to join pioneering AI teams in Christchurch and contribute to global-scale projects.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Software engineering

Data engineering

AI/ML development

Cloud environments

API-driven architectures

Job description

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 have made 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 teams that are serious 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 where AI capability is being nurtured and grown. These businesses are committed to building dedicated 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 of pioneering 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.

If you're interested in this role but don’t tick every box listed, we’d still love to hear from you! Our clients value diversity and inclusion, recognising that each person brings a distinct blend of expertise, abilities and experience. We champion an inclusive workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunities. We recognize Mana Māori and mātauranga Māori as valuable professional expertise.

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