Auckland, New Zealand Remote (City) Contract

DroneDeploy is hiring a Product Operations Associate (NZ)

About the Role

This role involves remotely operating and monitoring robots, analyzing data captures, and enhancing AI-powered workflows. The individual will connect operations, product, and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient robot performance. The position supports international customers across time zones and turns real-world operational insights into product enhancements. It is a fixed-term contract of 3 months with potential extension, located in Auckland, New Zealand.

Responsibilities

  • Remotely operate and supervise robots to ensure tasks are executed safely and efficiently.
  • Represent operational teams in product and engineering discussions by sharing practical feedback and validating new features.
  • Coordinate a geographically dispersed remote operations team by assigning tasks, resolving issues, and maintaining smooth operations.
  • Manage daily planning, track tasks, and maintain documentation across shifts and time zones.
  • Generate daily reports summarizing robot performance, key metrics, and operational trends.
  • Maintain and update operational playbooks and knowledge repositories to support scalable and repeatable processes.
  • Collaborate with customers and on-site teams to resolve daily operational obstacles and maintain safe robot operations.
  • Identify discrepancies between intended product functionality and actual field use, then convert field insights into actionable product improvements.
  • Utilize AI and automation technologies to enhance workflows, detect anomalies, and minimize manual intervention.

Requirements

  • Must reside in Auckland, New Zealand and be available to work from the Auckland office a minimum of three days per week.
  • Must be willing and able to travel within New Zealand and internationally, including occasional overseas trips.
  • Must be capable of supporting international customers during U.S. time zone hours.
  • Strong organizational abilities with experience managing tasks, shifts, and workflows across distributed or remote teams.
  • Proven experience in creating reports, performance metrics, or summaries for stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convert technical observations into practical insights and adapt messaging for different audiences.
  • Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and directly engage with customers or site personnel to resolve operational issues.
  • Self-motivated with solid problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Detail-focused while prioritizing critical tasks; proactively identifies and reduces operational risks.
  • Comfortable using AI tools, including tuning prompts, testing outputs, and evaluating performance to improve real-world processes.
  • Occasionally required to lift and position robots and associated equipment weighing up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
  • Capable of attaching and securing payloads such as 360° cameras onto robotic systems.
  • Basic understanding of construction projects, including construction phases and on-site operational dynamics.

Nice to Have

  • Curious about emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, with enthusiasm for experimenting, iterating, and refining workflows.
  • Experience building web applications or custom tools is a plus.
  • Familiarity with basic scripting, vibe-coding, dashboards, or workflow automation tools.

Tech Stack

AI tools, prompt tuning, robotics, automation tools, dashboards, workflow automation

Benefits

  • Culture of Innovation & Collaboration – Work in an environment that encourages creativity and teamwork.
  • Drone Certification – Receive certification and hands-on experience with full company support.
  • Flexible Work Arrangements – Benefit from a remote-first policy and flexible scheduling.
  • Paid Family Leave – Access leave to support family during important life events.
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Health plans designed to support personal well-being.
  • Career & Growth Development – Develop new skills and advance through continuous learning opportunities.
  • Flexible PTO – Take time off as needed to recharge, with trust to manage your schedule responsibly.
  • Employee Referral Bonus – Earn a bonus by referring qualified candidates to the team.

Compensation

Not specified

Work Arrangement

Local-city — Auckland, New Zealand — Flexible working hours with strong overlap required with standard office hours; must work from the Auckland office at least three days per week.

Team

Distributed remote operations team coordinated by the Product Operations Associate; team size not specified; reports to not explicitly stated.

  • Innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Remote-first culture
  • Mission-driven
  • Supportive teammates
  • Growth-oriented (personal and professional)
  • Values diversity of perspectives

Additional Information

  • Work Location: Must be based in Auckland, New Zealand and able to work from the Auckland office at least three days per week.
  • This is a full-time role with flexible hours, but requires significant overlap with standard office hours.
  • Business Travel: Must be able to travel domestically and internationally, with occasional international travel required.
  • May need to support international customers across U.S. time zones.
  • Project Based: Creation of robot videofeed training dataset.
  • Project starts on the first day of hire and ends on 31 July 2026.
  • Position is a fixed-term for 3 months, with the possibility of extension.
  • All employees are responsible for protecting company and customer data by following information security policies and procedures.

Not specified

Required Skills
AI toolsprompt tuningroboticsautomation toolsdashboardsworkflow automation AI toolsprompt tuningroboticsautomation toolsdashboardsworkflow automation
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Department Product – Product Management
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Posted a month ago