Data Engineer: Build Scalable Data Pipelines for Analytics

NZ Police; Wellington, Upper Hutt, Masterton District, Porirua; On-site; NZD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police’s Financial Intelligence Unit (NZFIU) is seeking a data engineer to uplift the data environment and underpin advanced analytics. You will join a multi-disciplinary team to assess, design and implement improved data architecture, pipelines, and governance.

The role focuses on building sustainable data foundations for intelligence products and future capabilities. Reporting to the NZFIU and collaborating with analysts and ICT specialists, you will reduce technical debt, document

Qualifications

• Strong SQL, XML and data engineering experience.
• Experience designing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud and enterprise data environments.
• Experience with data modelling, architecture, governance and quality frameworks.
• Experience supporting and optimising analytics and reporting platforms.
• Strong documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Experience within intelligence, law enforcement, government, financial services, or regulated environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Data Platform Improvement – Assess and document the current data environment, identify risks, limitations and opportunities for improvement.
• Data Engineering and Automation – Develop, optimise and maintain data pipelines; improve reliability and scalability.
• Technical Standards and Governance – Establish coding, documentation and development standards; improve data quality and metadata practices.
• Enable Advanced Analytics – Ensure data structures support BI, analytics, modelling and AI initiatives.
• Capability Transfer – Create clear documentation and knowledge products; build capability within the team.

Skills

SQL

XML

ETL/ELT pipelines

Cloud data environments

Data modelling

Data governance

Analytics platforms

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Requirements translation

Intelligence/government experience

Job description

New Zealand Police’s Financial Intelligence Unit (NZFIU) is seeking a data engineer to uplift the data environment and underpin advanced analytics. You will join a multi-disciplinary team to assess, design and implement improved data architecture, pipelines, and governance.

The role focuses on building sustainable data foundations for intelligence products and future capabilities. Reporting to the NZFIU and collaborating with analysts and ICT specialists, you will reduce technical debt, document