AI and Automation Engineer
Canopy Healthcare is a leading provider of integrated healthcare services across the North Island, offering diagnostic imaging, cancer treatment and care, cardiology, breast diagnostics and surgery and pharmaceutical compounding, Together, they are dedicated to delivering patient-centred care through innovation and excellence. Their network of healthcare professionals is committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of every patient. In an exciting new chapter, Canopy is embarking on a group-wide digital transformation that will help shape the future growth of the organisation.
About the role
The AI and Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, development and implementation of AI and automation solutions that support enhanced operational efficiency and delivery of clinical services. The role delivers both back office and frontline clinical automation initiatives and supports the implementation of group-wide AI strategy at operational level. Working within a growing IT team during a Group wide digital transformation, this role provides expertise and insights relating to existing and emerging AI and automation technologies. You'll be working alongside a newly formed Data Analytics team in the health industry, at the operational level of a digital transformation where data is central to the Group's future.
Reporting to the Data and Analytics Manager, the AI and Automation Engineer's key accountabilities include:
Why join Canopy?
In addition to the role itself, Canopy offers a positive, people-first culture that supports your personal and professional growth.
You'll get five weeks annual leave and an extra Canopy Day off, plus enhanced parental leave and sick leave from day one. As part of a healthcare group, you'll also have access to free and discounted care within their own services, alongside EAP support, wellbeing perks, and a range of retail and lifestyle discounts.
How to apply
This search is being managed exclusively and confidentially by Convergence Partners on behalf of our client.
Please apply online via SEEK. Applications will be electronically acknowledged, and further correspondence may be by email and/or phone. We will be taking the time to carefully review each application. We appreciate your patience and will be in touch as soon as possible.
Claire Gibson, Partner, Technology
Claireg@convergencepartners.co.nz
Applications are welcomed from candidates who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
About the role
The AI and Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, development and implementation of AI and automation solutions that support enhanced operational efficiency and delivery of clinical services. The role delivers both back office and frontline clinical automation initiatives and supports the implementation of group-wide AI strategy at operational level. Working within a growing IT team during a Group wide digital transformation, this role provides expertise and insights relating to existing and emerging AI and automation technologies. You'll be working alongside a newly formed Data Analytics team in the health industry, at the operational level of a digital transformation where data is central to the Group's future.
Reporting to the Data and Analytics Manager, the AI and Automation Engineer's key accountabilities include:
- Designing and building automations that are fit for purpose and enhance quality and efficiency for both back office and front-line clinical settings
- Identifying business processes suitable for automation or enhancement through AI applications
- Ensuring robust and thorough testing of technology and workflows at regular intervals to maximise efficiency and performance
- Deploying automated processes and solutions in consultation with key stakeholders
- Enhancing and implementing group-wide AI strategy at operational level
- Ensuring AI and automation solutions comply with organisational policies, governance requirements and relevant legislation
- Providing subject matter expertise that supports systems and solutions tailored to the requirements of the health-care sector in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Maintaining awareness of industry-wide developments and changes that may impact the organisation and its systems
- Have 5+ years ML/RPA experience across Azure or AWS platforms
- Have 2+ years’ experience with Agentic and RAG AI
- Have advanced skills in data analysis and data processing
- Hold a recognised industry certification and/or tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Data)
Why join Canopy?
In addition to the role itself, Canopy offers a positive, people-first culture that supports your personal and professional growth.
You'll get five weeks annual leave and an extra Canopy Day off, plus enhanced parental leave and sick leave from day one. As part of a healthcare group, you'll also have access to free and discounted care within their own services, alongside EAP support, wellbeing perks, and a range of retail and lifestyle discounts.
How to apply
This search is being managed exclusively and confidentially by Convergence Partners on behalf of our client.
Please apply online via SEEK. Applications will be electronically acknowledged, and further correspondence may be by email and/or phone. We will be taking the time to carefully review each application. We appreciate your patience and will be in touch as soon as possible.
Claire Gibson, Partner, Technology
Claireg@convergencepartners.co.nz
Applications are welcomed from candidates who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand.