Senior Consultant - Data Engineer - WGTN/ AKL

Tenzing; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Wellington is seeking a Data Engineer to design and implement cloud data-centric solutions. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a discretionary annual bonus and flexible work options. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in data engineering and exposure to modern data platforms like Databricks and Snowflake. Join us to grow your expertise in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible working options

Life and Income Protection Insurance

Discounted Medical Insurance

Comprehensive Learning & Development programmes

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering.
• Industry experience in banking or utilities is highly desirable.
• Proven hands-on experience with modern data platforms and tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of cloud data-centric solutions.
• Play a key role in collaborative project teams.
• Overview and documentation of projects.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.)

DevOps principles

Communication skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

DBT

Python

GIT

Job description

Join our growing team of consultants as a Data Engineer, based in Wellington or Auckland. This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects where data is at the heart of transformation. As a consultant at Tenzing, you’ll be part of a collaborative project team, contributing to the design, development, and implementation of cloud data-centric solutions. You’ll gain exposure to a variety of technologies and industries, while building your expertise and growing your consulting capabilities.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering. Industry experience in banking or utilities is highly desirable.
• Proven hands-on experience with modern data platforms and tools, such as: Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Azure, AWS, DBT, GIT and Python or other cloud data-centric technologies.
• A strong foundation in data engineering principles and practices including exposure to DevOps.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused mindset
• Someone looking to grow into team and project technical leadership roles

We are looking to appoint between $110,000 - $125,000 per annum, for this role, depending on relevant skills and experience.

About us:

At Tenzing, we’ve been helping clients scale their mountains for over twenty years. We call it the Sherpa ethos — standing alongside our clients, doing the heavy lifting, and guiding them through complex transformations. As trusted partners in change, we work with some of Australasia’s leading organisations to deliver strategic and operational impact across industries. Our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to supporting your growth with tailored career paths, experienced mentors, and a global network. With values like client focus, creativity, and professionalism at our core, Tenzing is a place where attitude counts, alliances matter, and people thrive.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Life and Income Protection Insurance (fully subsidised)
• Discounted Medical Insurance
• Comprehensive Learning & Development programmes
• Wellbeing support including EAP and flu vaccinations
• Inclusive culture with regular social events and celebrations

If you're ready to work on meaningful projects, expand your technical toolkit, and grow within a consulting environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close on the Sunday 27th of July 2025. All applications must be submitted online. All applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand.