Data Consultant

Absolute IT; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to enterprise Data & AI

Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabri

Generative AI & ML technologies

Collaborative culture and growth

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is looking for a Data Consultant to design, build, and deliver modern data solutions that create real business value across diverse industries. This hands-on role blends technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement to guide projects from requirements through deployment and optimisation.

You will work on design, build, and delivery of Data & AI solutions using platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric, collaborating with customers and teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or similar.
• Knowledge of AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.
• Understanding of modern data architecture, analytics, and AI technologies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience delivering solutions within consulting, professional services, or customer-facing environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality outcomes.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and solving complex business problems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy modern Data & AI solutions
• Build trusted relationships with customers and key stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes
• Support innovation and identify opportunities to enhance customer value
• Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

AWS

Azure

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

About the Role

As a Data Consultant, you'll work closely with customers and project teams to design, build, and deliver modern data solutions that create real business value. This is a hands‑on consulting role where you'll combine technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills to deliver impactful solutions across a broad range of industries. You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from understanding customer requirements and shaping solution design through to deployment and ongoing optimisation.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy modern Data & AI solutions
• Build trusted relationships with customers and key stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes
• Support innovation and identify opportunities to enhance customer value
• Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team

What's in It for You?

• Exposure to large-scale, enterprise Data & AI projects
• Work with modern platforms including Snowflake, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric
• Access to emerging technologies including Generative AI and machine learning
• Collaborative and inclusive culture focused on growth and development
• Opportunity to work with leading organisations across New Zealand

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working with modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or similar
• Knowledge of AWS and/or Azure cloud environments
• Understanding of modern data architecture, analytics, and AI technologies
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience delivering solutions within consulting, professional services, or customer-facing environments
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality outcomes
• Passion for technology, innovation, and solving complex business problems

Eligibility To be considered for this role, you must:

• Be currently residing in New Zealand
• Hold New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work visa with at least 18 months remaining