Senior Data Engineer And Data Engineer

About us

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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.

Senior Data Engineer and Data Engineer

• 2 Fixed term / Secondment opportunities for 24 months
• Wellington based
• Senior Data Engineer $119,586 - $145,235 and Data Engineer $103,846 - $125,998

We're looking for data engineers with experience in data modelling that are skilled operators in a Snowflake environment.

Mo te tunga / About the roles

MSD – 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 maintains 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.

The role 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 position 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 experience

Senior Data Engineer (additional to the skills listed above)

We welcome your application and look forward to learning more about what you can bring to the team.

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tunga :

Data Engineer Position Description

Senior Data Engineer Position Description

How to apply

To 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.

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Internal 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 : Monday 29th September, 2025.

Joining us

Joining 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.

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