Chief Product Officer

Kindo is entering an exciting new phase of growth following a recent $15M Series A. Already trusted by schools and families across New Zealand, Kindo has strong product-market fit, a meaningful mission, and a major opportunity ahead. As Chief Product Officer, you’ll lead product strategy, scale the Product and Design function, and help evolve an already-loved platform into an even more essential tool for schools and families. This is a rare opportunity to step into a true executive product role where your decisions will shape strategy, team design, delivery quality, and long-term growth.

Why this role stands out: ‍

• Executive-level ownership of Kindo’s product strategy and direction
• Lead the move from a single-squad model to a multi-squad product organisation
• Join at a genuine inflection point after significant funding
• Build products with visible, everyday impact for families, students, and schools
• Partner directly with the CEO and Board
• ESOP on offer  

‍What you’ll be doing: ‍

• Define and lead Kindo’s product strategy in partnership with the CEO and Board
• Lead and grow the Product and Design function
• Scale ways of working, team structure, and operating rhythm as the company grows
• Drive roadmap execution with clear prioritisation and deliberate trade-offs
• Identify and validate new product opportunities and revenue streams
• Work closely with customers, school administrators, internal teams, and partners
• Maintain high standards for product quality, customer value, and execution
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Customer Success, and leadership peers

What we’re looking for: ‍

• Senior product leadership experience in SaaS, fintech/payments, marketplace, or complex platform environments
• Experience scaling product teams in growth-stage or early-stage businesses
• Track record leading across multiple squads and improving delivery performance
• Strong commercial judgment and strategic thinking
• Experience growing and coaching Product and Design leaders
• Ability to balance speed, quality, customer value, and business priorities
• AI enabled product practice
• Bonus points for experience in education, family-facing products, payments, or marketplace models

‍Why join Kindo? This is a business where the work shows up in real life — helping families manage school life more easily, helping schools reduce admin burden, and improving access for students. Kindo combines meaningful impact with real momentum, offering ownership, trust, smart teammates, and the chance to help shape the next stage of growth.   Apply now or contact dan@talent.army for a confidential discussion.