Data Analytics Engineer: Dairy Insights & AI-Ready

DairyNZ Limited; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DairyNZ Limited in Newstead is seeking a Data Analytics Engineer to design, build, and support data and analytics capabilities that deliver trusted insights for decision-making across the business.

You will develop data pipelines, semantic models, dashboards, and ensure AI readiness, working with stakeholders and data stewards to uplift data quality and enable self-service analytics. This is a collaborative, impact-driven role within DairyNZ.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Information and Communications Technology (or equivalent experience).
• Approximately 5+ years’ experience in a data analytics, data engineering, or related role.
• Experience designing and working with data warehouses and analytics platforms.
• Strong capability with Snowflake, dbt, Power BI, SQL Server, Azure data services, and T-SQL.
• Experience managing and working with complex data sets in a data rich environment.
• An understanding of AI-enabled analytics and data readiness (experience with AI platforms is an advantage).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• A collaborative, curious mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining secure, well governed data pipelines and analytics models.
• Developing curated datasets and semantic models to support reuse and self-service insights.
• Delivering high-quality Power BI reports and dashboards with clear data storytelling.
• Implementing and monitoring data quality controls to ensure trusted and reliable insights.
• Supporting the adoption of AI-enabled analytics by uplifting data readiness and applying responsible AI practices, including privacy, security, and quality considerations.
• Partnering with business stakeholders to translate analytics needs into practical data products.
• Working collaboratively with Data Stewards and external partners to support effective data lifecycle management and continuous improvement.
• Providing technical input to projects and supporting operational processes within the Digital Technologies environment.

Skills

Data analytics

Data engineering

Stakeholder communication

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Curiosity

Education

ICT qualification

Equivalent experience

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Power BI

SQL Server

Azure data services

T-SQL

Job description

DairyNZ Limited in Newstead is seeking a Data Analytics Engineer to design, build, and support data and analytics capabilities that deliver trusted insights for decision-making across the business.

You will develop data pipelines, semantic models, dashboards, and ensure AI readiness, working with stakeholders and data stewards to uplift data quality and enable self-service analytics. This is a collaborative, impact-driven role within DairyNZ.