Senior Data Engineer And Data Engineer

About usThe Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation.

We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whanau and communities.As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve.

We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.Mo te tunga / About the rolesMSD – services for the future is a multi-year programme to transform how we operate so we can deliver for New Zealanders and focus our resources and investment on the people who need it.

The programme will make significant changes to our underlying systems, processes, and introduce redesigned services that put people first.As part of the Insights Group, you'll help design, build, and maintain data assets required for our analytical and reporting aspirations.

Driven by systems, process, and data changes as part of the transformation programme, you will work with our analytical teams and Business Groups to develop the underlying data assets and pipelines required to monitor and support operational and strategic decision-making.This position involves working closely with others across the organisation and helping break down tasks into features and stories.

You'll follow an Agile system development lifecycle through to implementation and apply good practices in data management, change integration, and information stewardship.This role requires hands-on experience with Snowflake, creating and managing data models from tactical models through to refined models.

A solid understanding of data architecture and management strategies is important.Mou – Nga Pukenga me nga Wheako / Skills and experienceA tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent hands-on experienceStrong background in analysing business, market, and public sector dataSolid understanding of data modelling, information architecture, Snowflake data warehouse platform, and InformaticaAbility to convert raw data, applying business models from Informatica, into well-structured and managed data models used by analysts across the organisationSkilled in Snowflake and data modelling, with experience in delivering outputs for the Snowflake environmentFamiliarity with the system development lifecycle in an Agile environmentKnowledge of agile principles, data management, and change integrationProven ability to manage multiple tasks, solve complex problems, and write clearly for different audiencesBuilds strong partnerships and communicates effectivelyExercises sound judgement and understands political contextSenior Data Engineer (additional to the skills listed above)Significant experience in Snowflake and data modelling, including delivering the right outputs for the Snowflake environmentProven ability to coach and mentor othersA high level of knowledge across data modelling, information architecture, Snowflake data warehouse platform, and InformaticaWe welcome your application and look forward to learning more about what you can bring to the team.Position Description / He Whakaahutanga Tunga : Data Engineer Position DescriptionSenior Data Engineer Position DescriptionHow to applyTo apply, click the Apply Now button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.

Note : Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.All applications must be made online.

If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs at msd.govt.nzInternal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work.

This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.Closing date : Sunday 28th September, 2025.Joining usJoining MSD means being part of a whanau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.

We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment.

We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity.

We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Maori, Hapu, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.

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