Data Engineer

Southern Cross Healthcare; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellbeing programme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Network discounts

Job summary

Southern Cross Healthcare is recruiting an experienced Data Engineer in Auckland to shape the future of data across New Zealand’s largest healthcare organisation. You will build scalable data pipelines, create data models, and ensure robust governance, quality, and security across systems.

You will work with Snowflake, Azure, and dbt to deliver trusted insights for better decision-making, collaborating in a cross-functional team in a compassionate, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience as a Data Engineer with cloud data platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Snowflake, Azure, and dbt is essential.
• Expert knowledge of data modelling, warehousing, and DB management systems.
• Experience with data security, governance, and quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data infrastructure and pipelines for efficient processing.
• Develop ELT/ETL processes and optimise data performance.
• Ensure data quality, security and governance across datasets.
• Integrate third-party data sources and APIs into the data ecosystem.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud data platforms

Data modelling

Data quality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

Snowflake

Azure

dbt

Job description

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Southern Cross Healthcare – Auckland, North Island

Data EngineerNational Support Office, AucklandMō te Tūranga | About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our team at Southern Cross Healthcare. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of data across one of New Zealand's largest healthcare organisations, building modern, scalable data solutions that enable trusted insights and better decision-making.

As the Data Engineer you will be responsible for building and maintaining data infrastructure and pipelines to facilitate efficient data processing, storage, and retrieval.You will create data models and database schemas, develop ELT/ETL processes, optimise data performance, ensure data quality, security, and governance while integrating third-party data sources and APIs.

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer (6 years+) with a focus on cloud data platforms, building data models and pipelines.
• Strong technical capability in Snowflake, Azure, and dbt is essential.
• Expert knowledge of data modelling, data warehousing, and database management systems.
• Expertise in variety of programming languages and D&A tool
• Expertise in cloud-based data solutions and data engineering in the cloud.
• An understanding of data security, data governance, and data quality best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• The ability to work in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively.
• Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package and employee referral bonus scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
• Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements.
• Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network.

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry. Our strong 'for purpose' organisational ethos means we don't merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there.

As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people.We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at *******@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauoraJoin us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.

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