6 results for Product Owner jobs

AI Engineer

Auckland CBD, Auckland
remote
Permanent
110000 - 130000 NZD / Yearly
The Company A fast-growing, product-led tech company is building an AI-native platform with strong momentum and global expansion plans. There are 2 x product engineering positions for a couple of different teams & funnels.<ul><li>High-growth, venture-backed product company building an AI-native marketplace</li><li>Lean, high-performance team focused on speed, ownership, and impact</li><li>Moving toward agentic / AI-driven product development (not traditional engineering)</li><li>Strong product-market fit with real revenue, users, and momentum</li></ul>The RoleOwn and ship end-to-end product systems focused on growth or revenue, using AI tools to deliver measurable impact.<ul><li>Own and deliver end-to-end product systems (not just features or tickets)</li><li>Work on growth or monetisation funnels (acquisition, conversion, ads, revenue)</li><li>Use AI tools (LLMs, copilots, automation) to build faster and smarter</li><li>Ship continuously and iterate based on real data + measurable outcomes</li><li>Collaborate closely with product, design, and leadership to execute high-impact ideas</li></ul>Your Profile A product-minded, full-stack engineer from a startup or high-ownership environment who ships real features and uses AI to move fast.<ul><li>AI-native or product-focused engineer who has shipped real features end-to-end</li><li>Background in startups / high-ownership environments</li><li>Comfortable across frontend, backend, and some data (SQL, analytics, etc.)</li><li>Strong communicator with commercial thinking (cares about outcomes, not just code)</li><li>Already using or highly comfortable with AI tools in your dev workflow</li></ul> Apply Today Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button. Reference Number: 06900-0013410532 By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement&data=05|01|[email protected]|2df93a725f1c43601e5308daa1051e08|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637999340615419831|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=cIixo6zjvDZ9MDPYy+jEU0wsYA/yRNDEHRQ4pRKx8Eg=&reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QWxla3MuVnVqb3ZpYy42ODc3MS4xMDkxOEByaGluei5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-03-29T23:05:10Z

Senior Software Engineer - 4-6 Month Contract

Auckland CBD, Auckland
remote
Contract/Temporary
100 - 120 NZD / Hourly
The Company Fast growing Auckland based SaaS product looking for an experienced Senior software developer. Team is small and work across things cross functionally. Due to increase in customer acquisition and rapid growth, they are looking to bring in an experienced operator for the next 4-6 months, to help with strategy, subject matter expertise, and workload sharing. The Role Senior software engineering experience - enterprise/ product/ consulting. Stack is C#/ .NET 10/ SQL server/ Vue3/ JavaScript Lead development on a robust test suite - define testing strategy. Develop strategy for refactoring parts of legacy codebase. Provide technical expertise and guidance to juniors in the team. Your Profile 5+ years of experience with C#/ .NET/ SQL stack. Extensive experience working with legacy codebases. Proven examples of refactoring legacy code. Proven experience of creating robust test suites. Ability to take ownership of a metric/ entire code strategy for a product. Excellent at communicating with leadership and reportees alike. Apply Today This is an excellent role for someone who is a senior pro with proven experience across all listed stack elements. Interviewing candidates ASAP Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button. For enquiries, call through 098704116, or email [email protected]. Reference Number: 06900-0013428239By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement&data=05|01|[email protected]|2df93a725f1c43601e5308daa1051e08|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637999340615419831|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=cIixo6zjvDZ9MDPYy+jEU0wsYA/yRNDEHRQ4pRKx8Eg=&reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWFuaXNoLnJhdmlrdW1hci44NjQxMi4xMDkxOEByaGluei5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-04-29T01:58:08Z

Finance Manager

Christchurch, Canterbury
remote
Permanent
140000 - 160000 NZD / Yearly
The Company My client is a well-established and growing New Zealand business operating in the manufacturing and technology space, delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to both domestic and international markets. With a strong reputation for product excellence and a focus on continuous improvement, the organisation combines engineering expertise with commercial discipline to drive sustained growth. The business operates in a fast-paced, innovation-led environment, with ongoing investment in product development and global expansion. As the company continues to scale and evolve, the finance function plays a key role in supporting operational performance, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing meaningful insight to stakeholders across the business.The Role The Finance Manager will report to the CFO with a dotted line to local senior leadership, taking ownership of the New Zealand finance function. This is a broad and commercially focused role, overseeing financial operations while partnering closely with key stakeholders across the business. Operating in a manufacturing and inventory-driven environment, you will play a pivotal role in supporting performance, driving efficiencies and providing insight to influence decision making. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Team leadership & development</li><li>Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with operational leaders to align financial plans with business objectives</li><li>Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary on performance</li><li>Conducting in-depth analysis across margins, costs and variances, including manufacturing and operational drivers</li><li>Providing regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on KPIs, trends and business performance</li><li>Managing inventory accounting and ensuring accuracy across stock and cost of goods</li><li>Supporting capital expenditure planning, including financial modelling and business case development</li><li>Driving cost control initiatives to improve efficiency and optimise resource allocation</li><li>Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements</li><li>Partnering with internal and external auditors, supporting audit readiness and delivery</li><li>Acting as a key business partner across operations, supply chain and sales functions</li><li>Supporting systems and process improvements, including involvement in ERP implementation and optimisation</li><li>Contributing to strategic planning and long-term financial decision making</li><li>Demonstrated team leadership and development experience, including coaching, mentoring and building capability</li></ul> Your Profile To be considered for this role, you will be a CA or CPA qualified Finance Manager or Senior Financial Accountant, ideally with experience in a manufacturing or inventory-driven environment. You will bring a blend of technical strength, commercial thinking and the ability to operate in a dynamic, evolving business. Key attributes include:<ul><li>Experience within manufacturing, inventory or project-based environments</li><li>Exposure to multinational or multi-entity business structures</li><li>A commercially minded approach, with the ability to generate insights and influence decision making</li><li>Confidence partnering with senior leadership, including direct engagement with a GM</li><li>Understanding of project costing and/or Bill of Materials (BOMs) accounting</li><li>A forward-thinking mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and growth</li><li>Experience contributing to or leading ERP system implementations or upgrades</li><li>The ability to operate both autonomously and collaboratively</li><li>Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience supporting or developing others</li></ul>This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the business, influencing outcomes and driving performance in a hands-on environment. The company also offers a flexible hybrid working model (3 days in office / 2 days from home).Apply Today Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format by clicking the apply button. For a confidential discussion, contact Ryan Robson in our South Island office on 03-563-1110Reference - 06900-0012939341By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement&data=05|01|[email protected]|2df93a725f1c43601e5308daa1051e08|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637999340615419831|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=cIixo6zjvDZ9MDPYy+jEU0wsYA/yRNDEHRQ4pRKx8Eg=&reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi5yb2Jzb24uOTkzOTguMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-02T02:02:15Z

Cost Accountant

East Tamaki, Auckland
remote
Permanent
130000 - 150000 NZD / Yearly
The Company My client is a business that has been newly acquired by a private high net worth investor looking to get this business going. The business is circa $50-55M and operates in the industrial manufacturing sector. This company has two distinct operating entities; with two plants based in Auckland. The owner has purchased a few different entities across Australia and NZ with some finance functions being done offshore, however the NZ business runs independently here in NZ . The Role We are seeking a commercially minded Cost & Financial Accountant to join a small finance team supporting manufacturing operations across New Zealand. This role offers a strong blend of cost accounting and financial accounting, with excellent exposure to operational stakeholders. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate costing, robust financial reporting, and insightful analysis to support business performance. This is a hands-on position with broad responsibilities across both costing and financial accounting. You will work closely with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure financial integrity and drive continuous improvement. Your key responsibilities will include: Cost Accounting<ul><li>Maintain and enhance standard costing across raw materials, labour, and overheads</li><li>Manage item master data, including BOMs, routings, and specifications</li><li>Process new product costing and support costing models and databases</li><li>Analyse and investigate material, labour, and production variances</li><li>Partner with operations to review labour and machine utilisation</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting through cost build-ups</li><li>Ensure inventory valuation accuracy and alignment with costing standards</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve margins through cost control</li></ul>Financial Accounting<ul><li>Support month-end close including journals, accruals, and reconciliations</li><li>Prepare management reporting, including variance analysis</li><li>Maintain balance sheet integrity, including inventory and fixed assets</li><li>Assist with statutory reporting (GST, FBT) and audit requirements</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations and intercompany transactions</li></ul>Business Partnering<ul><li>Work closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams to improve performance</li><li>Provide meaningful financial insights to support decision-making</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ad hoc analysis</li></ul>Your Profile You are a proactive and detail-oriented accountant who thrives in a manufacturing or operational environment. Key Requirements<ul><li>4-7 years' experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance</li><li>Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis</li><li>Solid financial accounting knowledge and month-end experience</li><li>Advanced Excel capability and strong analytical skills</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills</li></ul>Preferred Experience<ul><li>Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar)</li><li>Background in manufacturing, FMCG, or supply chain</li><li>CA/CPA qualification (or working towards)</li></ul>Apply Today Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button or contact Megan Alexander on 09 915 6700 Reference Number: 06900-0013432474By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement&data=05|01|[email protected]|2df93a725f1c43601e5308daa1051e08|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637999340615419831|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=cIixo6zjvDZ9MDPYy+jEU0wsYA/yRNDEHRQ4pRKx8Eg=&reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWVnYW4uYWxleGFuZGVyLjM5NTE1LjEwOTE4QHJoaW56LmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-06T22:33:03Z

Finance Manager

Christchurch, Canterbury
remote
Permanent
130000 - 160000 NZD / Yearly
The Company My client is a Christchurch-based, innovation-led business operating across engineering, technology and product development. With a strong reputation for delivering complex, real-world solutions, the organisation partners with a range of clients across advanced and emerging industries. Operating across a group structure, the business is continuing to grow and evolve, with a steady pipeline of projects and expansion into new markets. The culture is close-knit and collaborative, with a genuine family-first approach and a leadership team that values trust, autonomy and continuous improvement.The Role The Finance Manager will report directly to the Managing Director and play a key role within the leadership team, taking ownership of the finance function across a multi-entity environment. This is a broad, commercially focused role where you will operate at both a strategic and hands-on level. A key focus will be project-based financial reporting - providing visibility across project performance, supporting planning and budgeting, and ultimately helping improve the commercial outcomes of client engagements. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Providing strategic financial insight to the Managing Director and wider leadership team</li><li>Leading budgeting and forecasting processes across the group</li><li>Delivering monthly management reporting with meaningful analysis and commentary</li><li>Managing cashflow, including forecasting and liquidity planning</li><li>Owning project financial reporting - tracking performance across project stages, identifying risks and supporting decision making</li><li>Partnering with stakeholders to improve project profitability and client outcomes</li><li>Developing financial models and scenario analysis to support investment decisions</li><li>Ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements</li><li>Overseeing transactional finance (AP/AR/payroll) with support from an Administrator</li><li>Driving system improvements, automation and integration between finance and project platforms</li><li>Leading continuous improvement initiatives across processes, reporting and controls</li><li>Mentoring and supporting junior team members</li></ul>This is a role where you can genuinely add value - not just report the numbers, but shape how the business operates and grows.Your Profile To be considered for this role, you will be a CA or CPA qualified Finance Manager or Senior Accountant with experience operating in a complex or project-based environment.You will bring:<ul><li>Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to operate at both a strategic and detailed level</li><li>Proven experience with project accounting, including tracking performance across project lifecycles</li><li>The ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights</li><li>Experience in multi-entity or group structures</li><li>Confidence partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision making</li><li>Strong systems capability, with a mindset toward automation and continuous improvement</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to take ownership</li><li>Leadership capability, with experience mentoring or supporting others</li></ul>This role will suit someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to play a key role in shaping both financial performance and business outcomes. Apply Today Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format by clicking the apply button. For a confidential discussion, contact Ryan Robson in our South Island office on 03 563 1110.Reference Number: 06900-0013432422By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement&data=05|01|[email protected]|2df93a725f1c43601e5308daa1051e08|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637999340615419831|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=cIixo6zjvDZ9MDPYy+jEU0wsYA/yRNDEHRQ4pRKx8Eg=&reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi5yb2Jzb24uNTExMDUuMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-06T03:29:56Z

Finance Business Partner

Ellerslie, Auckland
remote
Permanent
130000 - 150000 NZD / Yearly
The Company My client is a privately owned NZ business with various business interests spanning different industries. They operate in a complex, operationally driven sector, supporting customers across multiple markets. Over time, they have built a reputation for practical delivery, close customer partnerships and a strong understanding of how to execute at scale. They have a loyal customer base. The organisation is entering a new phase of development, with a focus on strengthening commercial capability, maturing systems and using insight to support better decision-making. Their finance is evolving beyond reporting, with a growing mandate to influence strategy, performance and long-term outcomes across the business. They are also embracing new technologies, and this role will play a key role in this. The Role I am looking for a Finance Business Partner who can operate at a senior level, bringing commercial insight and influence to support strategic decision-making. In this role, you will partner with operational leaders, translate complex data into actionable recommendations, and help drive performance across a business navigating growth. The role offers the opportunity to shape systems, processes, and reporting, while playing a key part in delivering long-term business impact. Some of your key responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Analysis of monthly results and partnering with non-finance leaders to shape performance</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting work</li><li>Commercial oversight and analysis of key contracts, as well as new product and work proposals</li><li>Financial modelling, including scenario analysis and ROI calculations</li><li>Analysis of cost of sales, margin and other performance-based metrics</li><li>Extensive partnering with operational staff</li><li>Other ad hoc work as required</li></ul> Your Profile The key thing here is that you want to work in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you can think on your feet. The successful candidate will possess a strong degree of commercial acumen and common sense. To be successful in the role, it is likely that you will have some management accounting experience but more important is your ability to understand key business drivers. You will have the following attributes: <ul><li>Strong commercial acumen</li><li>Someone who wants to take ownership</li><li>Low ego, high accountability</li><li>A career-minded individual and positive attitude</li><li>A tech-centric and continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to embrace new technologies</li><li>In return, the business will provide extensive learning opportunities, significant career growth, as well as flexible and partly remote working arrangements.</li></ul> Apply Today Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button or by reaching out to Nick Neutze on (09) 915 6700 for a confidential chat. Reference Number: 06900-0013418653By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement&data=05|01|[email protected]|2df93a725f1c43601e5308daa1051e08|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637999340615419831|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=cIixo6zjvDZ9MDPYy+jEU0wsYA/yRNDEHRQ4pRKx8Eg=&reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bmljay5uZXV0emUuMzc4NTcuMTA5MThAcmhpbnouYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-23T23:34:47Z