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Quality. Commitment and Innovation.\nThese are our values and not only what we stand by but what we stand for. We believe in empowering people. We create and deliver solutions. We give back to community. We think differently and we do it better. Our innovative spirit has driven us to continually evolve and deliver solutions to our dealers and our community and made us a business that our people are proud of and proud to work for.\nWaratah NZ Limited (a John Deere Company) has proudly served the global forestry industry for more than 50 years, pioneering mechanized harvesting with first-class products of distinct quality, durability, and reliability paired with unparalleled customer support.\nWith John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come.. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.\nTitle: Connectivity & Digital Solutions Specialist\nPrimary Location: New Zealand - Tokoroa\nJob Grade: 7\nHiring Manager: Douglas Thomson\nThe Opportunity\nAt Waratah, we're committed to staying at the forefront of forestry technology innovation.\nAs our Controls Engineer - Digital Solutions, you will own and lead the digital and connectivity side of Waratah's control systems, focusing on the technologies that sit beyond direct machine control and enable smarter, more connected operations.\nThis role is responsible for identifying, developing, and supporting digital technologies that add value across the entire production system. Working closely with customers, internal teams, and John Deere Forestry (JDF), you'll help ensure Waratah remains a clear technology leader while contributing to the future of machine connectivity, analytics, digital twins, and autonomy.\nAs connectivity solutions such as 5G, JDLink, Starlink, and remote diagnostics continue to mature, this role will play a critical part in scaling digital solutions and transforming machine data into actionable customer insights.\nWhat You Will Be Responsible For\nLeading the development and support of online and offline mapping capabilities.\nManaging hardware, configuration, administration, and integration into machine data systems.\nSupporting and advancing connectivity solutions, including Starlink, JDBoost, and JDLink.\nGrowing Waratah's analytics and reporting capabilities.\nDevelop and enhance Waratah's customer-facing mobile applications.\nSupporting digital modelling and simulation environments, including 3D head models, digital twins, and virtual testing platforms.\nCoordinating Waratah's Technology Development Process (TDP) initiatives and technology roadmap activities.\nCollaborating with John Deere Forestry and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless digital integration across products and platforms.\nIdentifying emerging technologies and digital opportunities that improve customer outcomes and operational performance.\nWhat Will Make You Successful In the Role\nSuccess in this role comes from your ability to bridge the gap between machine control systems and the broader digital ecosystem.\nYou'll bring:\nStrong understanding of data flow, system integration, connectivity, and cloud-based solutions.\nThe ability to work independently and quickly learn new technologies.\nConfidence collaborating across functions, disciplines, and international teams.\nStrong analytical thinking and the ability to transform complex machine data into meaningful insights.\nA practical, customer-focused mindset that turns innovative concepts into scalable solutions.\nThe ability to balance day-to-day delivery with longer-term technology development and strategy.\nAs the role evolves, you'll also help shape the future of analytics, machine connectivity, remote diagnostics, AI-enabled insights, and the data foundations that support increasing levels of automation and autonomy.\nWe Are Looking For Someone Who\nHolds a qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Development, Data Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.\nHas experience working with connectivity, telematics, IoT, industrial equipment, machinery, automotive, or related technology environments.\nUnderstands software development, APIs, cloud services, and systems architecture.\nHas experience integrating hardware, software, and data systems across multiple teams and platforms.\nIs comfortable working with data, analytics, and digital technologies.\nIs naturally curious and enjoys solving complex problems through practical innovation.\nTakes ownership and follows projects through to successful deployment.\nCan work autonomously while remaining highly collaborative.\nEnjoys experimenting with new technologies and learning emerging tools, including AI and advanced analytics.\nIs motivated by solving real customer problems and creating technology solutions that make a measurable impact.\nWhat you’ll get in return\nAt Waratah, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement.\nWe are a Global company that truly values its people and provides a broad range of benefits which include a competitive remuneration package, flexible working, social activities, health and safety programs and ongoing training and development opportunities.\nWe embrace and strive for a workforce that is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and to provide a workplace where people feel included, valued and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and believe that by understanding and respecting each other’s differences we will perform at our best!\nWhat you need to do now\nIf you have the experience outlined above, and the passion to succeed, we would love to hear from you!\nPlease click the 'APPLY' button now and send through your resume and cover letter detailing your previous relevant experience and why you are the perfect candidate for our team.\nApplications for this position will close at close of business18th December 2026\nNote: Appropriate work authorisations are required in this country prior to application. \nWaratah are proud to be Waikato Business Award Winners in People and Culture Category & International Trade Category 2026","description_format":"text","description_chars":6576,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"New Zealand","iso":"NZ","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Farm Machinery","Industrial Machinery"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-11T23:40:01Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":30,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-12T01:08:27Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/john-deere-connectivity-digital-solutions-specialist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/john-deere-connectivity-digital-solutions-specialist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-12T01:08:27Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2688,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-13T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1756834},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1756834"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fjohn-deere-connectivity-digital-solutions-specialist"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fjohn-deere-connectivity-digital-solutions-specialist"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fjohn-deere-connectivity-digital-solutions-specialist"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/john-deere-connectivity-digital-solutions-specialist\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fjohn-deere-connectivity-digital-solutions-specialist"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":4112618}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"deere.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":4112618},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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