Senior Data Product Developer

Senior Data Product Developer

Position at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children.

12 month fixed term role based at National Office, Te Whanganui a Tara / Wellington.

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values :

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi, and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

About the role

The Data Solutions team is building the future of data tools at Oranga Tamariki and is currently focused on creating data reporting solutions, optimising the use of our new data warehouse, and consolidating and streamlining legacy products. We are a strong, experienced, and tight‑knit team that supports each other and works together to deliver results that really matter. We value honesty, empathy, and curiosity, and are committed to personal growth. Our personnel come from a range of backgrounds and life experiences.

We’re looking for a capable Senior Data Product Developer with expertise in Databricks, Azure DevOps (CI / CD), and Power BI to join our flagship data products team on a fixed‑term basis.

As a Senior Data Product Developer, you will be part of our team of developers across the full lifecycle of data product development - we :

What you will bring

What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offers a step‑based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $106,416 to $117,782 dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.

How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a login using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

Applications for this role close at midnight on Sunday 16th November 2025, however we will be reviewing CVs as they are submitted.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact …

We also encourage applicants to review our code of conduct which sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.

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