" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eData Engineer\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 Christchurch \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20505\"\u003e Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 6/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat salary + benefits + learning and development\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePurpose driven organisation + make an impact + collobrative team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong focus on data engineering, governance and reliability\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe company:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur client is a large New Zealand organisation with a strong focus on using data and technology to support better decision-making. They operate in a complex environment where data quality, security and reliability are important, and are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to support their data and analytics capability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Why this role?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a hands-on Data Engineer role where you\u0027ll be responsible for building, maintaining and improving the data infrastructure that supports reporting, analytics and business operations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll be working across the \u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Azure data stack, including Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory and Microsoft Purview\u003c/strong\u003e, alongside PySpark to develop and optimise data pipelines and improve how data is managed across the organisation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working closely with analysts, architects and technical teams, you\u0027ll help ensure data is reliable, accessible and ready to support reporting and analytics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0027ll be doing\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigning, developing and maintaining data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding and optimising ETL/ELT processes to support data integration and transformation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing \u003cstrong\u003ePySpark\u003c/strong\u003e to process and transform data\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with cloud-based data warehouses, data lakes and storage solutions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting data governance and management using Microsoft Purview\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproving data quality through validation, cleansing, reconciliation and error handling\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitoring and troubleshooting data pipelines to improve performance and reliability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborating with analysts, architects and technical teams to deliver effective data solutions\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we\u0027re looking for\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re looking for an experienced Data Engineer with strong hands-on experience across the Microsoft Azure data ecosystem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eIdeally, you\u0027ll bring:\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid experience designing, building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong hands-on experience with \u003cstrong\u003eAzure Data Factory and Azure Synapse\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience using \u003cstrong\u003ePySpark\u003c/strong\u003e for data processing and transformation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of \u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Purview\u003c/strong\u003e for data governance, cataloguing and management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working with data warehouses, data lakes and cloud-based data platforms\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of data modelling, data integration and data quality\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience troubleshooting and optimising pipelines for performance and reliability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn understanding of data security, governance and access controls\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA proactive approach to problem-solving and improving existing data processes\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Experience working in large or complex data environments, particularly where data governance and security are important, would be advantageous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy you\u0027ll want this\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll have the opportunity to work across a complex data environment using \u003cstrong\u003eAzure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Purview and PySpark\u003c/strong\u003e, with plenty of scope to get involved in both development and platform improvements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e There\u0027s a good mix of hands-on engineering, problem-solving and collaboration with experienced data professionals. You\u0027ll be helping improve the reliability, quality and accessibility of data used across the organisation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you enjoy working across the Microsoft data stack and want a role where you can take ownership of technical delivery while continuing to develop your data engineering expertise, this could be a good fit!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply via the link with an uptodate CV and cover letter, or reach out to Rachael Tobeck for a confidential chat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#SCR-rachael-tobeck \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=\"2008501\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "