Data Engineer

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 101,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

ACC is seeking a Data Engineer in Wellington to develop and continuously improve scalable data pipelines, data products and governed data that enable trusted analytics across enterprise platforms. You will support frontline services and decision-making, including AI initiatives, by delivering high-quality pipelines and data assets.

The role emphasizes working across operational and analytical environments, with a strong focus on security, data quality and lineage, contributing to New Zealand’s

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and supporting data pipelines, data models and data products.
• Strong capability in scripting, data transformation, orchestration, testing, monitoring and automation.
• Experience with large, sensitive and complex datasets from multiple systems.
• Knowledge of data quality, metadata, lineage, privacy, security and access management.
• Experience with modern cloud data platforms, CI/CD practices and DataOps or DevOps approaches.

Responsibilities

• Develop, build and continuously improve scalable data pipelines, data products, and governed data across enterprise platforms.
• Support frontline services, enterprise decision-making and AI initiatives.
• Collaborate across operational and analytical environments to enable trusted data.

Skills

Data pipelines

Data models

Data products

Scripting

Orchestration

Testing

Monitoring

Automation

CI/CD

DataOps

Education

Data engineering degree

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Data governance tooling

Job description

Permanent | Wellington (preferred) | 2 roles

Develop and deliver modern data pipelines, products and solutions.

Help enable analytics, AI and enterprise decision-making with trusted data.

Enjoy ACC's market-leading 9% superannuation contribution.

About us

Mō mātou ACC is a trusted and high'performing organisation, providing care, supporting recovery and promoting injury prevention, now and into the future. You can find more about ACC and the work we do at www.acc.co.nz.

About the role

Mō te tūranga mahi As a Data Engineer, you will develop, build and continuously improve scalable data pipelines, data products, and governed data that enables trusted, secure and high-quality data across ACC's enterprise platforms. Working across operational and analytical environments, you will support frontline services, enterprise decision-making and future-focused initiatives including AI and advanced analytics. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping ACC deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders and contributing to keeping Kiwis safe at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

The appointing salary for this role is $101,287 to $131,077 based on experience.

ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package which at present includes an advantageous superannuation scheme (9% contribution) with features like no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance.

About you

• Proven experience developing and supporting data pipelines, data models and data products.
• Strong capability in scripting, data transformation, orchestration, testing, monitoring and automation.
• Experience working with large, sensitive and complex datasets from across multiple systems.
• Knowledge of data quality, metadata, lineage, privacy, security and access management practices.
• Experience with modern cloud data platforms, CI/CD practices and DataOps or DevOps approaches.
• The ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in data engineering, computer science, software engineering, mathematics or equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori Data Sovereignty principles.
• A continuous improvement mindset and commitment to delivering trusted, high-quality outcomes.

Working at ACC

Mō ACC At ACC, we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealand's cultures and are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities. We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with diverse abilities. It's important to us that people are free to be themselves at work.

Here are some ways we encourage that:

• Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.