Data Quality Specialist and Tester

World Vision, Inc.; Maungakiekie-Tāmaki; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A humanitarian organization in Auckland is seeking a Data Quality Specialist & Tester. You will ensure the accuracy and integrity of supporter data, using SQL and Python to build automated validation processes. Join a passionate team dedicated to positive global change. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance and opportunities for hybrid work.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including insurance

Birthday leave

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data quality management, data testing, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience using validation and testing tools.
• Strong understanding of ETL processes, data pipelines, and system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain data integrity across various systems.
• Build automated testing and correction workflows.
• Test ETL pipelines, integrations, transformations, and migrations.

Skills

Data quality management

SQL proficiency

Python proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Azure Data Factory

Snowflake

Job description

Overview

It’s not every day that a job comes along where you really can change the world. Join us to be part of: creating positive change in the lives of the world's most vulnerable children; safeguarding the quality and integrity of data that drives supporter impact; building automated solutions that enable accuracy, compliance, and growth.

Join us as a Data Quality Specialist & Tester and play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and usability of supporter and platform data. You’ll design and run validation routines, test pipelines and migrations, and build automation that strengthens trust in data, enabling insights and better supporter experiences.

This is your opportunity to join a professional, passionate and diverse team at World Vision New Zealand, who will stop at nothing to create meaningful change for children. Every day, as part of World Vision’s global reach, you’ll help the world’s most vulnerable families build safer and brighter futures. Every night, you’ll go home knowing you made a difference in someone’s life.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain data integrity across CRM, finance, marketing, and supporter systems using SQL, Python, Postman and other tools.
• Build automated testing and anomaly detection / correction workflows.
• Test ETL pipelines, integrations, transformations, and migration processes for accuracy.
• Partner with Data Operations and IT teams to strengthen data models.
• Provide reporting into governance forums and escalate systemic risks.

About you

You are a detail-oriented and analytical thinker who thrives on improving data quality and enabling better decision-making through robust testing and validation processes. You bring a strong technical foundation, curiosity to learn, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You’re not just technically proficient—you’re also a collaborative team player who communicates effectively and enjoys working cross-functionally in a mission-driven organisation.

You will bring

• Proven experience in data quality management, data testing, or a related field.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python, with hands-on experience using validation and testing tools.
• A strong understanding of ETL processes, data pipelines, and system integrations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Experience designing and implementing automated routines for data validation and cleaning.
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared goals and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and compliance standards.

Desirable

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure Data Factory, or Snowflake platforms.

Why work with us?

The team at World Vision are connected in our desire to seek justice and to overcome poverty for all children, everywhere. We are mission focused and maintain our Christian identity while embracing the diversity of all people.

We offer unique benefits that are aligned to who we are as an organisation and our people:

• You’ll be a part of creating positive change in the lives of the world's most vulnerable children.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical & life insurance, birthday leave, additional leave purchase, hybrid work, EAP, and a free Wills package.
• Be part of World Vision’s haerenga (journey) of embracing te ao Māori, enabling us to be more effective in achieving our Mission.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and development, including training as part of World Vision International.

What you need to know

World Vision is New Zealand’s largest overseas humanitarian organisation, part of a global partnership of 35,000 staff and 3.3 million supporters in 100 countries. Together we’ve impacted the lives of more than 200 million children by tackling the root causes of poverty. This is your chance to make a massive impact, right when it’s needed the most.

We work from a Christian kaupapa, valuing and supporting the wairua (spiritual wellbeing) of our people and partners. We believe in a world where every child can live life in all its fullness.

Location and Hours

• Based in Penrose, Auckland
• Full-time, Permanent role – 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid work

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role you must have current entitlement to work in New Zealand.

Apply Now

We welcome applications from anyone who wants to seek justice and overcome poverty for all children, everywhere, and brings the required skills. We respect the dignity, uniqueness, and intrinsic worth of every person.

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.