Data Engineer

Waste Management Pte Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and optimise data products and infrastructure across the organisation. You will work with stakeholders, analysts, and the digital solutions team to deliver reliable, scalable data solutions that enable better decision-making and business performance.

This role balances hands-on engineering with strategic contribution, ideal for someone who enjoys building and influencing in a large, operational organisation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in cloud and on-prem data warehousing.
• Experience building modern data platforms and pipelines.
• Hands-on with Snowflake, SQL, dbt, Data Factory, Databricks.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL/ELT processes, and data architecture principles.
• Experience optimising data performance, quality, and governance practices.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other engineers would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data products.
• Leading the implementation and optimisation of modern data architectures and platforms.
• Ensuring data is reliable, secure, accessible, and fit for business use.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Supporting and mentoring junior Data Engineers and contributing to technical capability across the team.
• Driving continuous improvement in data engineering practices, standards, and governance.
• Working closely with analytics, reporting, and AI teams to enable advanced insights and innovation.
• Monitoring and optimising data performance, quality, and availability across systems.
• Contributing to strategic data initiatives that support business growth and transformation.

Skills

Data engineering

Snowflake

SQL

dbt

Data Factory

Databricks

ETL/ELT

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Tools

Snowflake

SQL

dbt

Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Job description

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.

At WM New Zealand, we're more than New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management company. We're helping create a more sustainable future by leveraging technology, data, and innovation to drive meaningful business outcomes.

As our data landscape continues to evolve, we're looking for a Data Engineer to play a key role in designing, building, and optimising the data products and platforms that underpin our business.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building scalable data solutions, and influencing how data is used across a large, operational organisation.

About the role

As a Data Engineer, you'll lead the design, development, and optimisation of data products and infrastructure across the organisation. You'll work closely with stakeholders, analysts, and our digital solutions team to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performing data solutions that enable better decision-making and business performance.

This role offers a balance of technical, hands-on engineering, and strategic contribution, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both building and influencing.

What you'll be responsible for

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and data products
• Leading the implementation and optimisation of modern data architectures and platforms
• Ensuring data is reliable, secure, accessible, and fit for business use
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Supporting and mentoring junior Data Engineers and contributing to technical capability across the team
• Driving continuous improvement in data engineering practices, standards, and governance
• Working closely with analytics, reporting, and AI teams to enable advanced insights and innovation
• Monitoring and optimising data performance, quality, and availability across systems
• Contributing to strategic data initiatives that support business growth and transformation

Qualifications

About you

You're a passionate and experienced Data Engineer who thrives on creating scalable solutions. You enjoy partnering with stakeholders, solving complex challenges, and helping organisations unlock the value of their data.

You'll bring:

• At least 2 years’ experience working with both cloud-based and on-premises data warehousing environments
• Strong expertise in building and maintaining modern data platforms and data pipelines
• Hands-on experience with technologies such as Snowflake, SQL, dbt, Data Factory, Databricks, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL/ELT processes, and data architecture principles
• Experience optimising data performance, quality, and governance practices
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other engineers would be highly regarded

Additional Information

Why join WM New Zealand?

• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that deliver real business impact
• Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance

At WM, we invest in our people - because they are our greatest asset.

WM New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a safe and drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Applicants must be based in New Zealand and hold current NZ work rights (citizenship, residency, or valid work visa).