Senior Data Product Developer

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children is seeking two Senior Data Product Developers to build data reporting solutions for our new data warehouse in Wellington. You will participate in the full lifecycle from design to deployment, delivering robust BI tooling and data insights that support tamariki, rangatahi and whānau outcomes.

You will leverage Databricks, Azure DevOps CI/CD and Power BI to create scalable, user‑centric reports, working within a collaborative, values‑driven team that

Qualifications

• Experience building data reporting solutions using modern stack.
• Ability to design end-to-end data products.
• Proven track record with data warehouses and BI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Engage with users to understand data needs and translate into products.
• Design, build, test, deploy, and support data products across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate within a high-performing team to deliver impactful insights.

Skills

Databricks

Azure DevOps

Power BI

CI/CD

SQL

Python/PySpark

Data modelling

Team player

Tools

Databricks

Azure DevOps

Power BI

Job description

Be part of a tight knit, committed team building data tools at Oranga Tamariki. Create data reporting solutions, optimising the use of our new data warehouse. 1x Permanent and 1x fixed term to June 2028, full-time roles based at National Office, Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington.

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki–Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: We put Tamariki first. We believe Aroha is vital. We respect the Mana of people. We are Tika and Pono. We value Whakapapa. We recognise that Oranga is a journey. We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Data Solutions team is responsible for enduring data products at Oranga Tamariki and is currently focused on creating data reporting solutions, optimising the use of our new data warehouse, and consolidating and streamlining legacy products. We're a strong, experienced, and tight‑knit team that supports each other and works together to deliver results that really matter. We value honesty, empathy, and curiosity, and are committed to personal growth. Our personnel come from a range of backgrounds and life experiences.

We're looking for 2 capable Senior Data Product Developers with expertise in Databricks, AzureDevOps (CI/CD), and Power BI to join our flagship data products team! This role offers exciting opportunities to work with a modern technology stack and our new data warehouse. You will leverage your experience and skills to support the continued development of data products and be an active member of a high performing team delivering tools to help our kaimahi make a difference for tamariki, their whānau and communities. As a Senior Data Product Developer, you will be part of our team of developers across the full lifecycle of data product development - we: Engage with users, Design, Build, Test, Deploy, and Support. Our job is to build what the business needs both now and, in the future - so you'll have plenty of opportunities to engage widely and use your skills to solve business problems.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Strong collegial and collaborative team players who will be part of our expanding data community and wants to make a difference.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills are a must – you can learn technical skills, but it’s harder to learn the right attitude.
• A solid understanding of data ecosystems and how data flows through them.
• Proficiency in DevOps principles and the implementation of CI/CD practices, preferably with Azure DevOps.
• Proven experience with Databricks and data-focused languages – ideally SQL, M, DAX, and Python/PySpark.
• Proven experience with star schemas or other data model designs.
• Expertise in designing and building complex, performant, user‑centric reports in Power BI or similar tools.
• Experience of working in a continuous improvement culture.
• Can be a team player, keeping work flowing and maintaining quality.
• An understanding and appreciation of cross‑cultural practices is important – in particular, knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples’ culture.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offers a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $106,416 to $117,782 dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.

We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/.