Custom Software That Fits Your Business. Built Faster With AI.
AI-enhanced development delivers your project 30–50% faster than traditional methods. Enterprise-grade architecture from a principal consultant with 30+ years of experience. Fixed-price projects. Direct senior expertise on every engagement — no juniors, no outsourcing.
Software Built Around Your Business — Not the Other Way Around
Off-the-shelf software forces you to change how you work. Custom software adapts to your processes, your data, and your competitive advantages. That is the difference between a tool and a strategic asset.
At Vairi Technologies Limited, every project is led by senior engineers and architects with 30+ years of collective enterprise software experience across insurance, financial services, healthcare, and government. You work directly with the people who architect and build your solution. No account managers. No project coordinators. No handoffs to offshore teams.
Our AI-enhanced development methodology means we use AI tools for code generation, testing, documentation, and quality assurance — not to replace engineering judgement, but to amplify it. The result: you get production-quality software in roughly half the time of traditional development, at a lower total cost, with the same (or better) architectural rigour.
Five Ways We Can Help
From quick MVPs to full enterprise platforms — each engagement is scoped, priced, and delivered with complete transparency.
Rapid MVP Development
Validate your idea fast. We build functional, production-grade MVPs in 2–4 weeks — not months. AI-assisted code generation means you get more features for less budget, without compromising on architecture. Perfect for startups and new product lines.
Legacy System Modernisation
Your old system still works — but it is holding you back. We modernise legacy applications incrementally: new interfaces on proven backends, API layers for integration, cloud migration when it makes sense. No risky big-bang rewrites.
AI Integration and Enhancement
Add intelligence to your existing software. We integrate AI capabilities — natural language processing, document understanding, predictive analytics, intelligent search — directly into your workflows. Not a bolt-on; a genuine upgrade to how your software thinks.
API Development and System Integration
Your systems should talk to each other. We design and build RESTful and GraphQL APIs, connect third-party services, create middleware layers, and build event-driven architectures. Clean documentation, robust error handling, and proper versioning included.
Full Custom Platform Development
For businesses that need a complete, ground-up platform — multi-tenant SaaS products, complex workflow engines, industry-specific solutions. We architect for scale from day one: microservices, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and ongoing support.
Our AI-Enhanced Development Process
A proven four-phase methodology that combines deep discovery with rapid, AI-accelerated delivery.
Discovery and Architecture
We start by understanding your business — not just your requirements. Stakeholder interviews, process mapping, competitive analysis, and technical constraints. This phase produces a detailed architecture document, technology recommendations, and a fixed-price proposal. No surprises downstream.
1–2 weeksDesign and Prototype
Interactive wireframes and clickable prototypes so you can see and feel the solution before a single line of production code is written. We validate user flows, data models, and integration points. You sign off on what gets built — and what it will cost.
1–3 weeksAI-Enhanced Development
This is where our methodology diverges from traditional agencies. AI-assisted code generation handles boilerplate, tests, and documentation. Our senior engineer focuses on architecture decisions, business logic, security, and the nuances that AI cannot handle alone. Weekly demos keep you in the loop. No black boxes.
2 weeks – 6 monthsDeployment and Growth
We deploy to production with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and alerting in place from day one. Post-launch, we offer ongoing support retainers for feature development, performance optimisation, and scaling. Your software grows as your business grows.
OngoingWe Choose the Right Tool for the Job
Technology-agnostic means we recommend what is best for your project — not what is trendy or what we happen to know.
Frontend
React, Next.js, Astro, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
Backend
Node.js, Python, Go, .NET, Rust
Databases
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Supabase
Cloud & DevOps
AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
AI / ML
OpenAI, Claude, LangChain, TensorFlow, custom models
Integrations
Stripe, Xero, Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, custom APIs
Pricing at a Glance
All projects are fixed-price after a paid discovery phase. No hourly surprises. No scope creep charges.
| Service | Investment | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid MVP Development | NZD $15K–$35K | 2–4 weeks |
| Legacy System Modernisation | NZD $40K–$120K | 4–12 weeks |
| AI Integration and Enhancement | NZD $20K–$80K | 2–8 weeks |
| API Development and System Integration | NZD $10K–$100K | 2–8 weeks |
| Full Custom Platform Development | NZD $200K–$500K+ | 6–12 months |
| Consulting / Advisory | NZD $140/hr | As needed |
All prices in New Zealand Dollars (NZD), exclusive of GST. Exact pricing confirmed after discovery phase.
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Ready to Build Something That Actually Works?
Book a free consultation to discuss your project. We will give you an honest assessment, a rough budget, and a clear path forward — no obligation, no sales pressure.
Or call us directly: +64 21 1841 054