AI Engineer
KPMG New Zealand.com
Office
Auckland
Full Time
At KPMG, we believe in fuelling prosperity for all New Zealanders. We bring this purpose to life through the work we do and the way we do it. Our people live by our shared values: Integrity, Courage, Excellence, Together, For Better.
Life at KPMG
KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.
For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@kpmg.co.nz
We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.
As a KPMG employee, we will offer you: — Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme— Opportunities for local and international secondments— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents— A paid professional association membership of your choice— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups— The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030— An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities— Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities— An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more! We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.
The Opportunity:
- We’re looking for an AI Engineer to join our growing ITS team and help shape the future of AI-powered business solutions. If you’re passionate about building ethical, secure, and innovative AI applications, this is your opportunity to help us shape the future of AI at KPMG.
Day To Day You Will:
- Develop and test AI components across our AI platform suite, such as Copilot Agents in Copilot Studio, AI-powered solutions on KPMG Workbench.
- Prepare and manage datasets for model training and evaluation, ensuring data quality and security.
- Integrate AI features into business workflows, leveraging a broad range of development tools and platforms, including but not limited to Power Apps, Power Automate, and connectors for Teams, SharePoint, and APIs.
- Apply KPMG Trusted AI practices, including bias checks, human-in-the-loop processes, and privacy-by-design principles.
- Monitor and report on model/application performance, troubleshoot issues, and iterate based on feedback.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.
About You:
- Foundational experience in AI/ML development, data preparation, and workflow integration with prior experience with AI development projects.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure AI, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio is a plus.
- Ability to write clean, well-documented code with basic unit testing.
- A mindset focused on ethical AI, security, and governance.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Life at KPMG
KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.
For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@kpmg.co.nz
We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.
As a KPMG employee, we will offer you: — Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme— Opportunities for local and international secondments— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents— A paid professional association membership of your choice— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups— The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030— An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities— Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities— An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more! We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.
AI Engineer
Office
Auckland
Full Time
October 1, 2025