" \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 Auckland \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\u003eSalary between $115k - $125k\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning and Development Opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid Working Environment - 2 Days in the office\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a Data Engineer, you\u0027ll play a key role in strengthening the organisation\u0027s data capability, ensuring information is reliable, accessible, secure and fit for purpose.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWorking within the Digital Information and Services team, you\u0027ll design and maintain robust data pipelines, develop scalable data solutions and support the effective management of data across the organisation. Your work will enable reporting, analytics and informed operational decision-making while improving data quality, performance and governance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in an environment where good data practices and responsible information management make a real difference.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0027ll Be Doing\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign, build and maintain data infrastructure, including data pipelines, storage solutions and cloud-based data platforms.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop and optimise ETL/ELT processes to ensure efficient, scalable and reliable data integration and processing.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement data quality controls, validation, cleansing, reconciliation and error-handling processes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor and maintain data platforms, ensuring performance, reliability and operational stability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport data governance, security and access controls, ensuring sensitive information is appropriately protected.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with technical and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContribute to the ongoing improvement of data architecture, modelling and engineering practices.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0027ll Bring\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar data-focused technical role.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working with data warehouses, data lakes and cloud-based data storage solutions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong ETL/ELT development experience, including building and optimising data pipelines.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProficiency in data modelling, database management and data integration.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamiliarity with cloud platforms, government data standards and privacy frameworks.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with \u003cstrong\u003eAzure Synapse and PySpark\u003c/strong\u003e would be highly advantageous.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA sound understanding of data quality, governance, security and information management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA relevant degree or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through similar roles.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA genuine commitment to public service and the responsible use of data.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Consider This Opportunity?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful data initiatives, contribute to the development of reliable data platforms and help improve how information is managed and used across the organisation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e How to Apply\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf you\u0027re an experienced Data Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we\u0027d love to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e Apply now with your CV, or contact \u003cstrong\u003eCornelia Jacobs at cornelia@younity.co.nz\u003c/strong\u003e for a confidential discussion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#SCR-cornelia-jacobs\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \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=\"2008511\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "