Analytics Engineer: AI‑Driven Enterprise Data Platform

University of Waikato

Hamilton

On-site

NZD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Waikato is seeking an Analytics Engineer to shape a new enterprise data platform using Databricks, delivering trusted data for reporting, analytics and AI-enabled insights. This full-time Hamilton role sits at the intersection of data engineering, analytics and business analysis, collaborating with stakeholders to define entities, measures and business terms.

You will migrate reporting from the legacy warehouse, rebuild logic to current standards, and establish governance,

Qualifications

Three years or more of analytics engineering, BI, data modelling or a related data role.
Strong SQL and dimensional modelling knowledge with star schemas.
Experience building semantic models or governed measures in BI platforms.
Experience applying DataOps practices, version control and code promotion.
Strong requirements gathering and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

Build and operate the new enterprise data platform using Databricks.
Translate source data into trusted, well-modelled datasets for reporting and AI.
Migrate reporting from legacy warehouse to the modern platform with governance.
Define entities, measures and business terms; develop semantic layer behind BI and AI.
Collaborate with stakeholders and establish modern analytics engineering practices.