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Finance Systems Software Engineer - AI

halterAucklandGeneral & Admin
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
2 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Finance Systems Software Engineer - AI is a newly created position based in Auckland at Halter that focuses on integrating real AI-powered automation into the company's financial technology stack. This role suits a technical professional who loves building production-ready automation and wants to own projects end to end within a high-performance team.

Role Overview

Finance Systems Software Engineer - AI is an Auckland-based position sitting within the Finance Systems team at Halter. This role centers on NetSuite, upcoming EPM tools, and enterprise AI platforms like Claude to build production-grade automation that transforms daily finance operations. The successful candidate partners directly with accounting and FP&A to identify process bottlenecks, evaluate native AI features, and design dependable internal tools.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy finance automations using enterprise AI tools, including Claude, while owning their ongoing maintenance and support.
Track native AI capabilities across NetSuite and EPM platforms to recommend valuable adoptions.
Partner with FP&A, accounting, and Finance Systems to scope opportunities based on real problems learned through direct observation.
Reprioritise tasks occasionally to build quick tools, scripts, or automations that unblock the finance team.
Contribute to broader finance systems initiatives such as platform upgrades, agentic capabilities, and new market entry.
Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Finance Systems on project scope and priorities using independent technical judgment.

Requirements

Experience shipping automation or AI-powered tools into production and supporting them once live.
Background or genuine interest in accounting and finance, with a willingness to assist during busy periods.
Good intuition for identifying processes where AI adds genuine value rather than noise.
Track record of owning work completely from scoping and testing through to delivery and maintenance.
Comfort working in a newly shaping role that requires personal definition.
Strong communication skills paired with patience for non-technical team members.

Nice to Have

Exposure to NetSuite, EPM, or planning tools, or a readiness to learn them quickly.
Experience working with AI frameworks, agent tooling, or workflow orchestration.
Exposure to system implementations, user acceptance testing (UAT), or structured project work.
Progress toward or completion of a professional accounting qualification such as CA.

Skills and Tools

NetSuite
EPM tools
Enterprise Claude
AI frameworks and agent tooling
Workflow orchestration

Salary and Benefits

Snacks and drinks available daily in the office
Partnership with Southern Cross Health Insurance for well-being support
Fully paid parental leave including 6 months for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers
Annual $1,000 self-development budget for personal growth
Wellness leave and unlimited paid annual leave
Inclusive and attractive remuneration package combining salary, benefits, and an employee stock ownership plan

About the Company

Halter enables farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations using virtual fencing technology that allows cattle to graze without physical fences, quad bikes, or dogs. The company operates with an office-first culture in Auckland to drive in-person collaboration, growth, and strong relationships. Halter is backed by Tier 1 investors including Founders Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, BOND, DCVC, Blackbird, Promus Ventures, Peter Beck, and Icehouse Ventures.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the role alongside your CV on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

NetSuiteEPMClaudeAI frameworksagent toolingworkflow orchestration

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Finance Systems Software Engineer - AI role located?

The position is based in Auckland, following Halter's office-first culture.

Do I need to be a qualified accountant to apply?

No, a formal accounting qualification is not required, though a background or genuine interest in accounting and finance is necessary.

What specific AI tools will I be working with?

You will work with enterprise AI tools including Claude, native AI features within NetSuite and EPM tools, and AI frameworks or agent tooling.

What benefits does Halter offer employees?

Benefits include health insurance partnership with Southern Cross, paid parental leave, an annual $1,000 self-development budget, wellness leave, unlimited paid annual leave, and an employee stock ownership plan.

How should I submit my application?

You should apply on the official company careers page by sending your CV and a cover letter explaining your excitement for the role.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official halter careers page.

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