Automation Engineer

New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME); Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Auckland is seeking an Automation Engineer to join their Product & Engineering team. This intermediate role involves harnessing Microsoft tools to streamline operations. Candidates should have experience with the Microsoft Power Platform and PowerShell, alongside a curious mindset towards digital efficiencies. The role promises collaboration and innovation in a vibrant work culture.

Benefits

Discounted products and services

Development opportunities

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and optimizing automations.
• Drive to keep learning and sharing ideas in tech.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop automation solutions across the organization.
• Use tools to build streamlined workflows.
• Partner with stakeholders to solve challenges.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft Power Platform

Strong PowerShell skills

Knowledge of AI solutions

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar

Tools

Power Automate

Power Apps

Copilot Studio

Python

C#

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about designing clever solutions that make things tick seamlessly behind the scenes? NZME is on the hunt for a proactive Automation Engineer to join our high-performing Product & Engineering team.

In this intermediate-level role, you’ll harness the power of Microsoft’s Power Platform, Copilot Studio, PowerShell and more to streamline and elevate operations across the business. Your work will touch nearly every part of the organisation, delivering meaningful automation that keeps us future-ready.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop automation solutions across NZME, incorporating AI where it adds value
• Use tools like Power Automate, Power Apps, and PowerShell to build streamlined workflows
• Maintain, troubleshoot and optimise existing automations, ensuring system performance and reliability
• Partner with product managers, business owners and end users to solve challenges
• Champion data privacy, system integrity, and security in line with NZME’s standards
• Keep documentation up-to-date and share insights, best practices, and new technologies with your peers
• Your role will be highly collaborative, requiring clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You\'ll work cross-functionally to ensure that automation is not only technically sound but also aligned with business goals.

About You

You’re a curious, solution-oriented engineer with a knack for translating business needs into digital efficiencies. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A degree in Computer Science (or similar)
• Strong experience with Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate), PowerShell, and Copilot Studio
• A working knowledge of AI solutions and Large Language Models, particularly within Microsoft’s ecosystem
• Bonus: Python or C# development skills, plus relevant certifications in automation or AI
• An analytical mindset, attention to detail, and great communication skills
• A drive to keep learning and sharing ideas in a fast-moving tech space

What’s On Offer

In return, we offer the chance to work with the best in the business on award-winning brands and titles in an environment where we foster diversity and inclusion. At NZME our culture is second to none, where innovation and fun is the norm, and you’re encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Your workplace will be in central Auckland in a modern well-equipped office that boasts radio studios, newsroom hubs, multiple breakout areas and our popular iHeart Lounge that hosts a variety of internal events. You’ll have access to a range of discounted products and services, development opportunities and be a key member of a high performing team.

Ready to automate the future with us?

Apply now and bring your expertise to a role that shapes how NZME works - smarter, faster and more connected.

Please note, all applicants must currently have the right to work in New Zealand. E.g., Citizen, resident, valid visa.

New Zealand Media and Entertainment is NZ\'s premium integrated media group. We keep Kiwis in the know about what matters most to them, and dig into what’s going on in the world and why, as well as shining a light on the latest and greatest in news and entertainment. Combining radio, digital, and print we reach more than over 3.6 million* Kiwis every week.

We are home to more than 50 of Aotearoa’s award-winning media brands - each with its own voice, and each powered by the country’s top media personalities, journalists, broadcasters, designers, writers, commercial thinkers, operations teams, marketers, digital and tech specialists and many more. You can achieve anything you set your mind to here – the possibilities are endless!

Come and join the future of NZME. Give it your all and enjoy the ride because this could lead anywhere…