Vice President of Product and Engineering

About the Role

Join a leading technology firm based in Auckland, New Zealand, as the Vice President of Product and Engineering. This executive role places you at the forefront of shaping the product vision and technology strategy for a company recognized for its innovative dining discovery platform, active across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and Ireland.

In this senior leadership position, you will oversee the Product, Engineering, and Data teams, driving strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing platform scalability, integrating AI to elevate customer and internal operations, and catalyzing international growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the product strategy and roadmap to enhance customer satisfaction, increase marketplace reach, and ensure platform scalability worldwide.
• Utilize customer insights, data analytics, and commercial metrics to prioritize product investments for maximum business impact.
• Lead the delivery, ongoing refinement, and successful adoption of product initiatives, continually measuring and improving results.
• Champion AI innovations across user experiences and operational processes.
• Guide the engineering division with strategic oversight, enforcing governance and scalable development practices.
• Build and nurture a high-performing technology team by mentoring leaders, enhancing capabilities, and preparing for growth.
• Drive data-informed decision-making by refining business intelligence capabilities and ensuring access to reliable insights.
• Collaborate with the executive team to align product, technology, and data strategies with overarching commercial goals and expansion plans.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience leading product functions through substantial growth phases (e.g., from $10M to $50M annual recurring revenue) within B2C or B2B2C marketplaces or similar transactional platforms.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to link technical milestones to key business outcomes such as customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, and conversion rates.
• Exceptional ability to manage diverse stakeholder expectations in a matrixed executive leadership environment, balancing local market needs with global scalability demands.
• Background in cultivating high-trust, interdisciplinary teams; empowering senior managers to execute effectively and resolving technical or operational bottlenecks.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to impact a global platform that transforms dining experiences and optimizes restaurant inventory management.
• Strategic involvement with direct influence on company growth, innovation, and international expansion.
• Work within a dynamic, collaborative leadership team that values agility and minimizes bureaucracy, offering clear visibility of your impact.
• Chance to build and scale a multi-disciplinary technology organization, enhancing leadership skills and career growth.
• Enjoy perks including complimentary product bookings, referral rewards, team recognition events, and frequent celebrations of success.
• Join a purpose-driven, award-winning brand with strong momentum and ambitions for international growth.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and a tailored cover letter explaining your motivation for joining this company, your fit for the role, and the growth challenges you are eager to embrace. Applications are reviewed continuously, so early submission is recommended.