Engineering Manager — AI-Driven Tech & Team Leadership

Sharesies; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharesies in Wellington is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our central technology team. You will guide the team through new tech horizons like AI tooling, negotiate vendor contracts, and manage budgets to support scalable, reliable systems.

The role requires proactive leadership, adaptability, and a passion for enabling financial empowerment. Located in Wellington, with a focus on collaboration across product and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Lead the central technology team and manage budgets.
• Negotiate vendor contracts.
• Guide the team through new tech horizons like AI tooling.
• Proactive and organised to keep operational backbone and systems running smoothly.
• Adaptable to change and aligned with Sharesies' vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team in Wellington and oversee delivery of key tech projects.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts and budgets for the tech function.
• Drive AI tooling initiatives and innovative tech directions.
• Ensure reliability and scalable systems, with strong operational discipline.

Skills

Technical depth

Vendor contracts

Budgets

AI tooling

Organization

Adaptability

Job description

Sharesies in Wellington is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our central technology team. You will guide the team through new tech horizons like AI tooling, negotiate vendor contracts, and manage budgets to support scalable, reliable systems.

The role requires proactive leadership, adaptability, and a passion for enabling financial empowerment. Located in Wellington, with a focus on collaboration across product and engineering teams.