Senior Director, Technology Strategy

3014 Seequent ULC; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Seequent in Christchurch, New Zealand, seeks a senior Technology Strategy leader to define and advance the company's technology strategy, AI services, and platform data governance. You will shape reference architectures, drive high-performance computing standards, and partner with Product, Engineering, Security, Data, and Operations to align investments with business priorities.

You will build a global Technology Strategy organization, hire and coach talent, and promote responsible AI governance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in software engineering or related fields.
• Proven success defining technology strategy and governance models.
• Strong expertise in modern software architecture and cloud platforms.
• Experience delivering ML and generative AI capabilities in production.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and governance of Seequent’s Technology Strategy roadmap.
• Define software architecture, platform data strategy, and HPC capabilities.
• Establish reference architectures, standards, and governance models.
• Drive ML/AI capabilities with shared platforms and governance frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, Security, Data, and Ops.

Skills

Leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Communication

People leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Software Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Cloud platforms

High-performance computing

Platform data strategy

Job description

About Us

About Us At Seequent, we help organisations to understand the underground, giving the confidence to make better decisions faster. We build world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment. We operate in 145+ countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand.

The Role

Reporting to the Technology Leadership team, this role is responsible for defining and advancing Seequent’s technology strategy to accelerate product innovation, scalability, and delivery effectiveness. You will lead the centre of excellence for software architecture, AI services, high-performance computing, and platform data strategy, enabling product teams with clear standards, shared capabilities, and strategic technical direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and governance of Seequent’s Technology Strategy roadmap, aligning technology investments with business, product, and engineering priorities.
• Define and drive software architecture, platform data strategy, and high-performance computing capabilities that support secure, scalable, and high-performing products.
• Establish reference architectures, technical standards, governance models, and reusable patterns that improve consistency and accelerate delivery across product teams.
• Lead the adoption of machine learning and generative AI capabilities, including shared platforms, reusable services, governance frameworks, and AI roadmaps.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Security, Data, and Technology Operations leaders to ensure strategic technology decisions and shared capabilities are aligned.
• Develop reference implementations, templates, and shared components that improve quality, security, performance, and maintainability.
• Drive adoption of strategic direction through technical enablement, documentation, training, and architecture engagement models.
• Measure and communicate the impact of technology investments using metrics such as standards adoption, platform leverage, architectural health, and delivery acceleration.
• Build and lead a high-performing global Technology Strategy organization through effective hiring, coaching, organizational design, and talent development.

Required Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in software engineering, architecture, platform strategy, shared services, or engineering enablement functions within a global product organization.
• Proven success defining technology strategy, technical standards, reference architectures, and governance models that achieve broad adoption across engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in modern software architecture, cloud platforms, high-performance computing, platform data strategy, and shared technology services.
• Practical experience delivering machine learning and generative AI capabilities in production environments, including responsible AI governance and shared-service approaches.
• Deep understanding of how standards, shared platforms, and governance enable scalable product delivery and long-term technical sustainability.
• Executive-level stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and align senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Security, Data, and Operations.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear direction for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong people leadership experience, including building, developing, and leading high-performing global teams.

Additional Information

Tier3 after-hours support may be required occasionally. Flexibility in working hours may be required to support collaboration across global time zones. Responsible for leading a team of professionals, managers, senior managers, and directors. Works closely with cross-functional teams to influence technology strategy and product delivery outcomes. Work Mode: Office-based#LI‑CG2

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Seequent, we champion the uniqueness of each individual. Our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility is fundamental to who we are. If you require accommodation during our recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We are here to ensure a fair opportunity for all. Research underscores that some individuals, especially women and underrepresented groups, may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet every requirement. Please don't count yourself out if you don’t tick every box. We are committed to hiring a diverse team and encourage individuals of all background and abilities to apply. Thank you for considering us as your potential employer; we're excited to see what you can bring to our team!

Benefits of Being a Seequenteer

We aspire to be pioneers of positive change in the way organisations work with the underground. We work collaboratively, stay curious, make change happen and have a global impact. We bring our authentic selves to work and are enthusiastic about what we do. Plus, you can expect great benefits; these benefits are unique to each location Seequent resides in. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Seequent (Bentley) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, religion, national origin, age, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training.

Policy on EEO, Right to Work, and Accommodation

Seequent (Bentley) participates in e‑Verify. Right to Work Notice. Request an accommodation: As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Seequent is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We encourage you to request a reasonable accommodation if you are not able to fully use or access our online application system. You can make an accommodation request by sending us an email at [e-mail].