Business Intelligence Developer

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TEC Days leave

Flexible working options

Wellness programme

Job summary

TEC in Wellington is seeking an experienced BI Developer to design, develop and deliver enterprise Power BI reports and semantic models. You will work within a governed BI environment, translating business needs into robust reporting solutions that enable informed decision-making across TEC and partner organisations.

The role emphasizes strong data modelling, DAX, and Power Query skills, plus collaboration with data specialists and stakeholders to meet tight delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise Power BI reports, dashboards, and semantic models.
• Strong practical skills in data modelling, DAX, Power Query.
• Experience delivering work in an governed enterprise BI environment with shared data sources and deployment processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance enterprise Power BI reports, dashboards, and semantic models that support TEC's core business functions and partner organisations.
• Translate business requirements into practical, user-focused reporting solutions.
• Apply data visualisation and storytelling techniques so reports communicate insights clearly.
• Build and optimise data models, DAX measures, and Power Query transformations for performance and usability.
• Collaborate with BI team members and stakeholders to deliver outcomes within timeframes.

Skills

Power BI development

DAX

Power Query

Data modelling

Enterprise BI

Databricks

SQL Server

Qlik Sense

Tools

Databricks

SQL Server

Qlik Sense Enterprise

Job description

Fixed term - till 30 June 2027

Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua, the TEC - is a small Crown agency with a big job to do - ensuring New Zealanders have the skills and the knowledge they need to build a great life, and ensure New Zealand thrives. We invest over $3 billion annually across the tertiary education and careers systems. If you're looking for your why, then come and join us at TEC. We truly believe in the transformational benefits of education and vocational training and as a result we invest $3 billion a year in tertiary education and training and seek to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders from ages 7 to 74. It is an exciting time in the careers and education sector with large scale and meaningful change taking place.

Mōhiotanga Pakihi

Business IntelligenceData is key for TEC. Data and Digital Development establishes and manages the data pipeline from data collections to data development and insights to support the core business systems to the level required by TEC and partner organisations. Data and Digital Development is comprised of five teams grouped in centres of excellence: Data Collection, Data Development, Business Intelligence, Data Science and Web Development. The Business Intelligence team contributes to a data-driven culture that adds value to TEC's business. It is focused on the delivery of business intelligence products, that create valuable insights to influence the decision making of TEC's businesses.

He angitūtanga

About the RoleReporting to the Team Leader - Business Intelligence, this fixed-term role through till 30 June 2027 will contribute directly to developing and delivering enterprise Power BI reports and semantic models. The role is based in Wellington, New Zealand, and is classified at the Intermediate level in line with the job description We are looking for an experienced BI Developer who can become productive quickly, work effectively within an established BI environment, and deliver high-quality reporting solutions that provide clear insights and support decision-making across TEC.

• Develop and enhance enterprise Power BI reports, dashboards, and semantic models that support TEC's core business functions and partner organisations.
• Work within TEC's established BI architecture, standards, and delivery processes to become productive quickly and contribute to current reporting priorities.
• Translate business requirements into clear, practical, and user-focused reporting solutions.
• Apply effective data visualisation and storytelling techniques so reports communicate insights clearly and consistently.
• Build and optimise data models, DAX measures, and Power Query transformations to support report performance, maintainability, and usability.
• Collaborate with BI team members, data specialists, and business stakeholders to deliver agreed outcomes within timeframes.

He kōrero mōu

Because this is a fixed-term opportunity, we are looking for an experienced BI Developer who can quickly understand our environment and make an immediate contribution to Power BI report development. You will be comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced enterprise BI setting and bring strong communication, customer focus, and the ability to deliver practical solutions with limited ramp-up time.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise Power BI reports, dashboards, and semantic models.
• Strong practical skills in data modelling, DAX, Power Query,
• Experience working in a governed enterprise BI environment with shared data sources, reusable semantic models, security controls, and structured deployment processes.
• The ability to understand an existing BI environment quickly, work independently when required, and deliver outcomes within short timeframes.
• Good development practices, including testing, documentation, version control, peer review, and deployment through agreed release processes.
• The ability to work with business users to clarify reporting requirements and translate them into reliable, practical BI solutions.
• Experience delivering work using agile ways of working.
• Experience with enterprise data platforms such as Databricks, SQL Server, or similar sources.
• Experience with Qlik Sense Enterprise would also be beneficial, particularly for supporting existing reports or assisting with migration to Power BI.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Up to three additional (TEC Days) leave days
• A range of benefits including flexible working options, a wellness programme.
• A motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set
• The opportunity to contribute to a large-scale data project within government
• The salary range for this role is $87,997 to $115,000 per annum + 3.5% KiwiSaver, pro-rated and negotiable based on experience.

The closing date for this role is 22 September 2026 at 11:59pm. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact [e-mail].

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and be able to maintain this. If you do hold a visa, please upload a copy with your application. Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

The TEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.