Head of Data Engineering & Platform Modernization

Auckland Council; Waiheke; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council seeks a Senior Manager - Data Engineering to lead the Data Engineering team, guiding the transition from legacy systems to a Modern Data Platform. You will shape the strategy, roadmap and ensure scalable, reliable data solutions that enable trusted insights and automation.

You will lead the team, evolve data assets and pipelines across Snowflake, Databricks, dbt and Fivetran, with Power BI for visualization, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive analytics, automation and

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in data engineering and analytics teams.
• Proven track record migrating to modern data platforms.
• Experience delivering data programs within budget and timelines.
• Degree in CS/IT/Statistics/Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering strategy and roadmap for a modern data platform.
• Build and coach a high-performing team of data engineers.
• Oversee transition from legacy systems and decommissioning pipelines.
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritise delivery and governance.

Skills

Data leadership

Strategic planning

People management

SQL

Python

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

dbt

Fivetran

Power BI

Job description

Auckland Council seeks a Senior Manager - Data Engineering to lead the Data Engineering team, guiding the transition from legacy systems to a Modern Data Platform. You will shape the strategy, roadmap and ensure scalable, reliable data solutions that enable trusted insights and automation.

You will lead the team, evolve data assets and pipelines across Snowflake, Databricks, dbt and Fivetran, with Power BI for visualization, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive analytics, automation and