" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eDirector of Software Engineering\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20948\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Telecomms \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20949\"\u003e Management \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20950\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20951\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 13/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead engineering delivery and team performance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive software quality, scalability, and AI adoption\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlobal product business\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;re looking for an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead and scale our clients Software and Mobile Engineering functions. This is a high-impact leadership role with end-to-end ownership of engineering delivery, platform reliability, software quality, customer experience, and technical strategy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working closely with Product, the Project Management Office (PMO), Data, and other cross-functional teams, you\u0026rsquo;ll translate business priorities into measurable engineering outcomes while building a high-performing organisation focused on delivery, quality, and continuous innovation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an opportunity to shape not just how they build and maintain software, but how they use AI, automation, and scalable engineering practices to deliver lasting value to their customers.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey responsibilities:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn end-to-end engineering delivery, system reliability, performance, and quality across Software and Mobile teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslate business and product strategy into clear engineering roadmaps, execution plans, and measurable outcomes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish engineering standards, best practices, and operating rhythms that drive accountability and continuous improvement.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and resolve complex technical and delivery challenges while balancing immediate priorities with long-term technical strategy.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify and implement AI-driven solutions to improve engineering productivity, automated testing, support operations, and customer-facing product capabilities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChampion the adoption of AI-assisted development tools and workflows across engineering teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e10+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperating at a Director level of ownership, not just coordination\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience leading multi-team engineering functions or platform-level engineering organisations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong technical background in mobile applications, backend services, full-stack systems, or a combination of these.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated ownership of software delivery, production operations, system reliability, and quality outcomes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience delivering SaaS platforms and large-scale software solutions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of engineering leadership, platform scalability, and AI-driven innovation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease send your CV along with a cover letter and the Rewired team will be in contact if you match the requirements.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"930371\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "