Senior Data Engineer (Enterprise data platform)

Salt; Auckland; On-site; NZD 172,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand in Wellington seeks a Senior Data Engineer to help build and operate the Enterprise Data Platform, including Snowflake, Informatica and Airflow components. You will design and run scalable data pipelines, apply DataOps practices, and mentor peers as part of a 20–30 person Data & Analytics team.

The role is 12 months with potential extension, located in Wellington, NZ. Strong SQL/Python skills plus experience with dbt Core and cloud analytics are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Snowflake, SAS Viya and SAS Grid.
• Experience in using Dbt Core for transformation, test cases.
• Experience in using Airflow for orchestration.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for automation, scripting and data manipulation.
• Knowledge of modern data warehousing architecture.
• Knowledge of Dev/Ops or DataOps principles, practices and tools.

Responsibilities

• Engineer end-to-end data pipelines and transformations.
• Orchestrate workflows with Airflow and implement testing.
• Apply DevOps/DataOps practices to data platforms.
• Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to deliver data solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Airflow

dbt Core

Snowflake

SAS Viya

SAS Grid

Tools

Snowflake

Airflow

dbt Core

SAS Viya

SAS Grid

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Senior Data Engineer (Enterprise data platform)

• Contract role in a dynamic environment of an established government agency based out of Wellington handling projects which has a deep sense of purpose to transform the society.
• Being a part of a renowned government agency working for various projects with a deep sense of purpose to transform the society. Your work will make a difference and make for a better New Zealand.
• Part of a well-knit team – open, collaborative work environment.
• Sr. Data Engineer roles (Enterprise Data Platform) in a contract role for 12 months.
• 4 positions
• Contract Extension – good possibility
• Rate : 125 to 145$/ hour + GST (depending on experience & current rate)
• Base Location : Wellington

The role:

• These are new roles, as it is required to support the Data and Analytics workstream approved scope of work and the wider organisation’s enterprise Data Maturity uplift.
• They will be focused on establishment of the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) and which incorporates the strategic technology platforms of Snowflake, Informatica and Airflow. Build and operate core data platforms – administer and optimise Snowflake, AirFlow and SAS Grid to deliver scalable, reliable enterprise analytics platforms.
• Engineer end-to-end data pipelines – design transformations using dbt, orchestrate workflows with Airflow, and apply strong testing and DataOps practices.
• Enable cloud-scale, self-service analytics – apply modern data warehousing patterns, automation, and DevOps principles to support trusted data products across MSD.
• Lead through engineering impact – mentor engineers, collaborate with analysts and stakeholders, and deliver data solutions that directly support better decisions for New Zealanders.
• This role will join the Data and Analytics workstream and be part of an existing team of 20-30 members with an expectation of expansion to support the approved scope of work.
• The Data and Analytics workstream is recently established with it scope being approved in March 2026. It has been focused on establishing the high-level designs of critical capabilities required to support the VD2 delivery and is moving into a staged implementation phase of these critical capabilities. These capabilities include establishment of a Data Stewardship, Enterprise Data Quality, Cloud Data Governance and Catalogue and Master Data Management and an Enterprise Data Platform – EDP.
• We will share the detailed client JD with you if your profile is shortlisted.

The ideal candidate:

• Apart from standard Microsoft Productivity Suite – Experience with the following:
• Experience administering Snowflake, SAS Viya and SAS Grid.
• Experience in using Dbt Core for transformation, test cases
• Experience in using Airflow for orchestration.
• Proficiency in languages such as SQL, Python (for automation, scripting and data manipulation)
• Knowledge of modern data warehousing architecture
• Knowledge of Dev/Ops or DataOps principles, practices and tools

Pls note: A valid NZ work visa is a pre-requisite for all our positions as of now. In case any client is willing to sponsor an outstation international candidate, we would mention that separately.

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