Technical Director

About Inition

Inition is an innovation engineering company. For 25 years, as Holmes Solutions, we helped clients solve complex challenges, with strategy, engineering and testing under one roof. This year we became Inition: independent, 100% employee owned, and we’re growing!

At Inition, we are innovation engineers, which means we have developed some amazing products that have brands of their own: Whoosh transport is changing the way people move through cities, and Switchback is creating unique ride experiences around the world.

Join us

We’re always on the lookout for epic talent. Applications will remain open all year, and we review them every month. If you seem like a good fit, we’ll work with you to find you a place on our team. If the timing isn’t right yet, we’ll keep in touch.

We have full-time opportunities based in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland, on either a permanent or fixed-term basis.

What you'll do:

• Be the technical authority in your field, wherever it shows up across the business.
• Set and defend the technical standard, even under pressure to cut corners.
• Resolve the hard problems other engineers can’t fully resolve alone, and remake the call when the evidence changes.
• Set technical direction for programmes or products, so complex work holds together from first sketch to proven solution.
• Review and approve the key technical decisions, and explain the why behind them.
• Build capability in others, so the business is never exposed if one person is away.
• Influence decisions across the business through your expertise, without needing authority over the people making them.

What you'll bring:

• A Bachelor of Engineering or higher in a relevant discipline, such as mechanical, structural, mechatronics or systems.
• Many years of experience, with deep, credible mastery in your field.
• A track record of technical calls with real consequences: setting direction, reviewing others’ work, and standing behind your decisions.
• Judgement on when good enough is enough, and the honesty to say when it isn’t.
• A real read on where your field is heading.
• Comfort teaching and mentoring without formal authority.
• CPEng or equivalent professional standing is a strong plus.

Why Inition You'll be joining a supportive, innovative, and down-to-earth team where no two days look the same. You'll work across a diverse and exciting range of work, surrounded by people who genuinely care about what they do and how they do it. For a sneak peak, see our brand video here.

We're a close-knit team that champions innovation, knowledge-sharing, and work-life balance. We celebrate diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds because we believe in the power of varied perspectives to drive innovation.

Some of the great perks we offer:

• Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Programme

• KiwiSaver and an annual wellness allowance
• Flexible hours, and working remotely at times

• Up to four hours a week for approved study, plus conferences and courses
• A growth path on our Engineering Ladder, and many opportunities for enhancing your capabilities.

Where you'll work: You can be based in Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland. Our lab and test facilities are in Christchurch, so if you’re based elsewhere, you can expect some travel. Don’t worry, we’ll take care of it.

Take Your Next Step With Us: If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and want your work to matter, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV, a Cover Letter and answer a few short questions, so we can get to know you better. You’re also welcome to include a portfolio or project examples to support your application.