" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eTechnical Lead - Data \u0026amp; Analytics\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20502\"\u003e ICT, Digital \u0026amp; Technology \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20503\"\u003e Data Engineer \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20504\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20505\"\u003e Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 15/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eShape modern data engineering across one of NZ\u0026#39;s largest organisations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead legacy-to-modern transformation and set the technical direction\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid working, extra leave options + 3.5% KiwiSaver on top\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e We\u0026rsquo;re looking for an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eTech Lead/Senior Data Engineering Lead\u003c/strong\u003e to join a large Auckland organisation going through significant transformation across its Data \u0026amp; Analytics capability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a senior technical leadership role for someone who enjoys being the person engineers turn to for guidance, while still staying close enough to the technology to understand the detail and make good technical decisions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll work across a modern data environment centred around \u003cstrong\u003eSnowflake, dbt and Fivetran\u003c/strong\u003e, alongside broader technologies including Databricks, Power BI and cloud services. There is also a significant programme of work underway to simplify legacy platforms, establish consistent modern data patterns and create reusable data assets across the organisation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll be doing\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll provide technical leadership across the Data Engineering capability, working closely with a team of experienced engineers and wider architecture, analytics and business teams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYour responsibilities will include:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSetting technical direction, engineering standards and reusable data patterns\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding hands-on technical coaching and mentoring to Data Engineers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviewing solution designs and helping engineers work through complex technical problems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting the migration and decommissioning of legacy data platforms\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigning scalable data ingestion, transformation and analytics patterns\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproving consistency across modelling, testing, CI/CD, documentation and data quality\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelping shape the ongoing evolution of the Modern Data Platform\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying opportunities for automation, AI and emerging technologies\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical solutions\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we\u0026rsquo;re looking for:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll bring strong modern Data Engineering experience and enough technical depth to confidently challenge designs and guide experienced engineers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIdeally you\u0026rsquo;ll have:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong hands-on experience with modern data platforms such as \u003cstrong\u003eSnowflake or Databricks\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with technologies such as \u003cstrong\u003edbt, Fivetran, Python, SQL and cloud data services\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of ETL/ELT, data pipelines and dimensional/relational data modelling\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience establishing engineering standards, patterns and development practices\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to CI/CD, testing, automation and modern software engineering practices within data\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience modernising or migrating legacy data environments\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious technical leadership, mentoring or coaching experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to communicate technical decisions clearly to both engineers and wider stakeholders\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e You don\u0026rsquo;t necessarily need to already hold a formal Tech Lead title. We\u0026rsquo;re equally interested in \u003cstrong\u003ePrincipal Data Engineers who are already the technical go-to within their team\u003c/strong\u003e, are mentoring others and are ready to take greater ownership of technical direction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you enjoy \u003cstrong\u003esolving complex data problems, lifting the engineers around you and shaping how platforms are built\u003c/strong\u003e, we\u0026rsquo;d love to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReach out to Caitlin on 0212241361 for a confidential conversation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#SCR-\u003c/strong\u003ekelly-cappel \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2002983\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "