Data Engineer

QJumpers Recruitment Services; Otago; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer superannuation

Onsite parking

Harbour views

Fruit boxes

Nespresso machines

Uniform provided

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Port Otago Group is seeking a Data Engineer to lead the ongoing implementation and management of its Microsoft Fabric data platform from the Port Chalmers head office. You will build data pipelines with Python/SQL/APIs, create trusted Power BI reports, and work with external partners to migrate reporting into Fabric.

You will own data governance and security within a Microsoft 365/Azure environment, and partner with a small IT team and MSPs to drive data capability in a port logistics setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with Microsoft data warehousing and reporting tools including Fabric, Power BI, Python and SQL.
• Experience implementing Microsoft best-practice frameworks (medallion architecture, metadata-driven frameworks, database mirroring)
• Strong Power BI skills including semantic (tabular) models, DAX, row-level security and deployment pipelines
• Knowledge of data governance, security and access control in a Microsoft 365/Azure environment
• Experience working with external consultants, vendors or managed service providers to deliver technical programmes of work

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing implementation, management and continuous improvement of the Fabric data platform.
• Build and maintain data pipelines from core systems using Python, SQL, APIs and CI/CD.
• Develop, secure and deploy Power BI reports and semantic models for trusted insights.
• Collaborate with users, MSPs and consultants to migrate reporting into Fabric.
• Identify opportunities to extend data capability with new sources, automation and self-service reporting.
• Monitor data quality and pipeline reliability; keep documentation up to date

Skills

Power BI

Python

SQL

Data modeling

CI/CD

DAX

Data governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure/M365

APIs

Job description

Port Otago Group’s business comprises a regional container terminal, bulk port activities, cruise, and property investment and development. Based out of Port Chalmers (Dunedin), we service South Canterbury, Otago, and Southland, working with customers to streamline their supply chains. Our culture is hands-on; safety focused and encourages continuous improvement.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to join our IT team on a permanent full-time basis in our Head Office in beautiful Port Chalmers.

Reporting to the Head of IT, this role is responsible for leading the ongoing implementation, management and continuous improvement of our Microsoft Fabric data platform, which includes:

• Implementing and maintaining Microsoft best-practice frameworks, including medallion architecture, metadata-driven frameworks and database mirroring.
• Building and maintaining reliable data pipelines from our core business systems using Python, SQL, APIs and CI/CD.
• Developing, securing and deploying Power BI reports and semantic models that give the business clear, trusted insights.
• Working with business users, our managed service provider and external consultants to migrate existing reporting into Fabric.
• Identifying opportunities to extend our data capability, including new data sources, automation and self-service reporting.
• Monitoring data quality and pipeline reliability and keeping technical documentation current.

About You:

You’ll be a data engineering expert who takes pride in accuracy and enjoys building reliable, well-governed data solutions. You’ll enjoy building relationships across the business and turning complex data into clear, useful insights.

You’ll be self-driven and comfortable taking ownership of technical decisions as our dedicated data engineering specialist within a small, collaborative IT team, working alongside our managed service provider and consultants.

To be successful in this position you will also:

• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience with Microsoft data warehousing and reporting tools, including Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Python and SQL.
• Have demonstrated experience implementing Microsoft best-practice frameworks, including medallion architecture, metadata-driven frameworks and database mirroring, along with CI/CD pipelines and data ingestion via APIs.
• Have strong Power BI skills, including semantic (tabular) models, DAX, row-level security, workspace and app management, and deployment pipelines.
• Have a working knowledge of data governance, security and access control in a Microsoft 365/Azure environment.
• Have experience working with external consultants, vendors or managed service providers to deliver technical programmes of work.
• Have excellent communication and relationship skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and explain data concepts in plain language.
• Ideally, hold a relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent practical experience) and Microsoft certifications such as Fabric Analytics Engineer or Power BI Data Analyst.
• Ideally, have experience in port, logistics, freight or a similarly complex operational industry.

What’s in it for you?

In return, you can look forward to working for a successful company which prides itself on continually striving to improve performance; this enables our people to contribute in a way that makes a difference, and for us to appropriately reward our people for their contributions.

You will also be entitled to comprehensive health insurance cover for you, your partner, and any dependent children, as well as a 7% employer superannuation contribution.

We also offer a raft of other benefits including but not limited to, free onsite parking, amazing Otago Harbour views from your desk, fruit boxes delivered weekly to our break areas, Nespresso machines onsite for your daily coffee fix, full uniform provided, and various wellness initiatives throughout the year.

Heads up:

• This role is based in Port Chalmers, Dunedin.
• A full clean NZ Drivers licence is required.
• You must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
• You must be able to pass Ministry of Justice, ACC checks and a medical which includes a drug and alcohol test as part of our recruitment process
• We complete random drug and alcohol testing

Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 8 November 2026. Don’t delay applying as we will be shortlisting as applications come through.