# Licensing and Optimisation Specialist > Theta · Tauranga, New Zealand (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-11 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Continuous Computing ## Description We’re a New Zealand-owned technology consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering smart outcomes. You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive team that values diversity and continuous learning. **About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi** We’re looking for a Licensing and Optimisation Specialist to lead our Microsoft licensing and Cloud Service Provider (CSP) capability helping customers stay compliant, reduce cost, and get more value from their Microsoft cloud investment. Based in any one of our Theta offices, you’ll be Theta’s go-to specialist, partnering with customers, Microsoft, distributors, and internal teams to design practical licensing solutions, optimise subscriptions, and support successful delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to shape our licensing and cloud optimisation services, influence direction, and work across leading Microsoft technologies in a high-trust consulting environment. **What you’ll do** - Own governance, provisioning, and optimisation for our Microsoft CSP and licensing services - Advise customers on Microsoft licensing models, compliance, and optimisation opportunities - Oversee tooling, reporting, billing, and cost management for cloud consumption - Support pre- and post-sales activity, including discovery, proposals, RFPs, and customer outcomes - Build and maintain key partner relationships with customers, Microsoft, CSP providers, and distributors - Support vendor and third-party governance, including contract obligations, renewals, reporting, and cost tracking - Drive automation and continuous improvement, including GenAI-enabled service enhancements - Attend Microsoft events, training and online sessions and undertake day to day communication with key Microsoft stakeholders  **Skills and experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako** - 4+ years’ experience in MS licensing within enterprise ICT environments - Strong Microsoft CSP experience, including licensing models and software procurement - Proven understanding of the technologies, service offerings, licensing models, costs and benefits of Microsoft licensing and relevant MS Partner associations - Consulting and/or presales experience - Working knowledge of cloud services management, reporting, and optimisation - Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and customer focus - Experience with data analytics, reporting tools, and process automation - Familiarity with GenAI tools (e.g., M365 Copilot) is an advantage **About us | Mō mātou** We have 30 years of experience as a New Zealand-owned technology consultancy. We take pride in our multicultural and diverse team of circa 290+ skilled professionals. Our offices are in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, and Christchurch. Working with customers in both the public and private sectors, we strive to deliver innovative solutions and enable smarter outcomes. Our company attracts some of the brightest minds in the industry, as we foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning. Our values are: - Our people are our greatest asset. - We conduct business ethically. - Invention, imagination and creativity are the foundation for growth. - We work with positive energy, enjoyment, humour and work/life balance. - Excellence is our passion and we deliver what we promise – or more! - We strive to take a pragmatic approach to all of our activities - We value and appreciate our natural environment and seek to play our part to maintain it **Benefits of working at Theta | Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki Theta** Theta offers a family friendly work environment with flexible work hours where practical; especially relevant for caregivers. We embrace gender equality and are committed to providing a supportive, diverse and inclusive work environment. Theta is committed to giving back to the community and are avid supporters of Cure Kids. We compete in various adventure races and do many other things to raise money for Cure Kids. And we make time for the fun things in life! We currently provide the following benefits to ensure your professional development and personal wellbeing: - Professional growth and learning opportunities - A competitive salary (commensurate with experience) - Hybrid working model (from a minimum of 2 days in the office) - Fully subsidised medical insurance for employees - Heavily discounted medical insurance for immediate family of employees - Enhanced parental leave payment – salary top-ups plus return-to-work incentive - Volunteer days - Internal Referral Incentive - Staff Assistance Programme - Annual Flu injections - Sick leave from your first day on board - Remote working options where practical and mutually agreed - Daily fresh fruit basket, coffee machine, wide selection of teas and biscuits in all of our offices. - We are also an accredited employer with INZ **Please note:** Potential employees will be required to consent to a **Ministry of Justice** and a Credit check We are only accepting applications from those **already residing in New Zealand** with the **relevant visas.** **Apply now | Tono ināianei** Ready to take your career to the next level? 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