Head of Engineering

7 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Comspek International Full time

We are seeking a Head of Engineering to define and lead the technical strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities while championing best practices in modern engineering.

About You

You bring a proven track record in leading large-scale engineering teams, driving technical strategy, and fostering a culture of innovation. With deep expertise in modern development practices, architecture, and cloud technologies, you have the ability to influence at all levels and deliver high-impact engineering solutions.

What You'll Do:

Technical Strategy

  • Define and lead the engineering strategy across platforms, driving standardization of tools and frameworks.
  • Support enterprise-level architecture decisions to ensure scalability, maintainability, and long-term efficiency.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders, product teams, and architects to align engineering practices with business objectives.
  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies and identify opportunities to enhance the technical landscape.
Engineering Delivery & Operational Excellence
  • Implement and refine Agile, DevOps, and continuous delivery practices to enhance efficiency and quality.
  • Drive accountability for engineering KPIs, ensuring high performance across platforms.
  • Develop and oversee robust systems for incident management, reliability engineering, and performance monitoring.
  • Foster automation to optimize operations and reduce overhead.
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
  • Act as a key advisor to senior leadership, influencing strategic technology decisions.
  • Partner with enterprise architecture teams to ensure alignment with broader business goals.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and partners, to shape technology direction.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly insights for key stakeholders.
If this sounds like you, apply now

Kia ora, Comspek and our clients fully support and encourage diverse hiring and inclusive recruitment processes. Don't meet every single requirement of this job description? That's ok - You do not need to tick every box or have expertise in the full JD. Comspek is dedicated to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces based on different clients' needs. So, if you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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