Product Operations Associate (NZ)

DroneDeploy; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DroneDeploy in Auckland is seeking a Product Operations Associate to operate robots remotely, analyze data captures, and optimize AI-driven workflows across field inspections. You will act as the bridge between operations, product, and engineering to keep deployments safe and efficient.

This fixed-term role for 3 months, with potential extension, offers exposure to industrial robotics and AI in real-world scenarios, with opportunities to influence product improvements based on frontline

Job description

About DroneDeploy

DroneDeploy powers field teams with robotics and AI. As the only reality capture platform that combines robotic automation, AI agents, and a truly unified system, DroneDeploy allows critical industries to operate with speed and confidence.

From construction and energy to agriculture, the world's largest companies use DroneDeploy to simplify field operations, improve safety, and make smarter decisions, faster. By combining aerial drones, 360 and fixed cameras, ground robots and proprietary AI, we're bringing the power of automation and visual intelligence to all stakeholders, from the field to the boardroom.

At DroneDeploy, we thrive in a mostly remote-first culture rooted in innovation and impact. We've been recognized as a Best Place to Work in the SF Bay Area and named one of America's Great Places to Work-but what truly sets us apart is the experience you gain: solving real-world challenges with cutting-edge technology, surrounded by teammates who are as passionate as they are supportive. Our team is bold, mission-driven, and building something that matters. We foster a culture where a variety of perspectives drive smart decisions, and where growth-both personal and professional is part of the journey. Whether it's flexible schedules, family-friendly benefits, or our strong track record of internal promotions, we invest in people as much as we do in product. If you're looking to be part of something ambitious, authentic, and transformative, you'll find your place at DroneDeploy.

Role Overview

The DroneDeploy AI team is responsible for building and scaling robotics operations that power real-world inspections, data capture, and autonomous workflows. We're hiring a Product Operations Associate to operate robots remotely, analyze data captures, optimize AI-driven workflows, and act as the bridge between operations, product, and engineering.

This role is essential for keeping our robots running safely and efficiently on-site, turning captured data into actionable insights, implementing AI workflows, and supporting our remote operations team. We value initiative, curiosity, and people who can translate frontline operational experience into improvements that directly impact product and engineering decisions. Join a team's breaking new ground in industrial robotics and AI, and help shape the future of how robots, people and AI work together in real world scenarios. The position is a fixed-term for 3 months, with the possibility of extension.

Project Based: Creation of robot videofeed training dataset (Project starts on the first day of hire and ends on 31, July 2026)