About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for an AI Solutions Developer who will sit at the intersection of software development and architectural practice. The role will take Warren and Mahoney's proven proof of concept AI programmes from prototype to production and build the tools our designers, project leads and support teams need.
In this role you will join a team of industry leaders and contribute to continuing to drive Warren and Mahoney forward as pioneers of technology and innovation.
You will be responsible for:
- Building AI agents that automate high-volume internal processes, freeing our people to focus on the work that excites them.
- Developing intelligence tools that give our senior leaders faster, better access to the information they need to win and deliver work.
- Partner with stakeholders across design, project delivery and business support teams to identify opportunities and translate business needs into practical AI solutions.
- Ensure AI tools are secure, scalable and compliant with data governance, confidentiality and intellectual property requirements.
- Design workflow tools that integrate seamlessly into the environments our architects already use, helping them work faster without changing how they work.
What experiences/skills you will have:
- Strong hands-on development skills: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or equivalent. Writing code that works, is readable and can be maintained by someone else
- Practical experience building with AI APIs: OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), Azure OpenAI, or equivalent
- Experience with agentic AI patterns: prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), function calling, agent frameworks, or MCP.
- Confidence in the Microsoft 365 / Azure ecosystem: Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Graph API, SharePoint, Teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exposure to AEC software a strong advantage: Revit, BIM tools, or similar is an asset
- The ability to work in a design studio, to ask good questions of designers, listen carefully, and build tools that fit how they work.
- Bachelor of Software Engineering from a New Zealand or Australian university or recognised equivalent tertiary qualification
Benefits:
We support the development of all our team through mentoring, Career Conversations twice a year, on-the-job training and formal training in both technical and soft skills.
Our active social culture includes sports teams, Friday drinks and plenty of other opportunities to get to know your colleagues. We offer plenty of scope for flexible and remote working, so our people can pursue their passions, raise families, and still advance their careers. We support our new parents by paying primary caregivers' three months' full salary and Kiwisaver/Superannuation contributions while on parental leave, with partners receiving 2 weeks' paid leave. We offer discounted medical insurance and have an employee assistance programme if you or your family are experiencing difficulty. We also acknowledge loyalty through our long-service award programme, plus all the little things - great coffee, fresh fruit, morning and afternoon snacks - that perk up your day.
A better future with Warren and Mahoney
At Warren and Mahoney, we believe everything is possible. 71 years of expertise has taught us that nothing great is made alone. Design isn't a process - it's a partnership and the best way to work is to work together.
Within our practice, we have deep expertise, a commitment to collaboration and a love of design. With a growing team of close to 300, we're the sum of the collective brilliance of our people. Our multidisciplinary teams work together across our seven Australasian locations with a strong culture of creativity and innovation.
We are proud of the rich, diverse and inclusive studio cultures and embedded cultural processes where we seek to unlock the true identity for every project and potential of indigenous design in Aotearoa, the Pacific and beyond.
Our diverse range of work provides a variety of opportunities across many sectors for our team to continually grow new skills and experiences. We are searching for dynamic and brilliant designers with diverse perspectives that can imagine new futures with us.
Please visit our website www.wam.studio to find out more about our organisation and view our portfolio of work.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, please submit an online application with your CV.
Our hiring team will be reviewing all applications over the next couple of weeks and will let you know of the outcome accordingly.
Don't meet every single requirement? At Warren and Mahoney, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Please let us know if you need any adjustments throughout the application or interview process. We also encourage expressions of interest from applicants interested in discussing flexible work options. In your application, feel free to let us know what your pronouns are (for example, she/her, he/him, they/them etc).
Please note:
We are unable to consider applications from candidates that do not currently have the right to live and work in Australia. To be legally entitled to work in Australia, you should be a citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work visa.
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