Principal Consultant (Strategic & Advisory) - Contract

A bit about us

For over 19 years, ClearPoint has been the trusted technology partner for organisations navigating complex digital transformation. We combine software engineering, AI, data and insights, cloud, and human-centred design to deliver meaningful, lasting outcomes.

We work with some of New Zealand’s most impactful organisations - and we care deeply about the quality of what we build. Our Auckland head office overlooks the Viaduct (5 minutes from Britomart), with co-working access across NZ and Australia. Through innovative thinking, we strive to make a difference for ourselves, our teams, our clients and our community across New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

The ClearPoint culture

At ClearPoint, we’re proud of the culture we’ve built - collaborative, curious, and high-performing. Our values aren’t just words:

• Respect and Care for People

• Act with Integrity

• Earn and Nurture Trust

You’ll work with sharp, passionate people who take ownership, raise the bar, and genuinely enjoy what they do. Whether you’re in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch, you’ll be part of a team that invests in your growth and makes space for you to shine.

The Role

We are looking for a Principal Consultant who can lead from the front during an exciting growth phase at ClearPoint. We have a few big projects kicking off, so we are actually looking for multiple people to join the team. You will be the bridge between technical depth and strategic narrative, taking ownership of high stakes engagements. Whether you are framing recommendations for engineering leadership or aligning advisory outputs with a client board governance requirements, you are the one ensuring our strategy hits the mark.

While our main hub is in Auckland with those great Viaduct views, we are wide open to legends based anywhere in NZ. We live and breathe flexibility, so whether you are looking for Full Time or Part Time hours as a contractor or even interested in a permanent opportunity), we are keen to chat about what works for you. You will co own deliverables with our team, maintaining a clear line between our advisory mahi and the client internal activities like commercial negotiations and change management.

The experience we are looking for

• Deep expertise across a wide range of technologies spanning software engineering and cloud platforms.
• A proven track record in technology strategy engagements and managing RFP processes for platform selection.
• The ability to translate complex technical architecture concepts into clear business level guidance.
• Strong facilitation skills, with confidence leading discovery sessions and synthesis workshops.
• Experience ensuring strategic alignment across all project outputs, from roadmaps to evaluation frameworks.
• Strong capability in Agile methodologies (SCRUM, TDD, BDD, etc.) and experience with the DORA Framework.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale digital transformations.

Your leadership and consulting competencies will include:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong people leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and support teams.
• Strong problem-solving ability, with a capacity to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.
• A solution-oriented mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.

What you will be doing

• Leading Business and Product Context discovery, synthesising findings into a clear roadmap narrative.
• Managing overall client engagement, maintaining close oversight of scope, risk, and deliverable quality.
• Providing strategic advisory input while navigating stakeholder management and governance check-ins.
• Ensuring all project outputs are technically rigorous and stakeholder-ready.