Data Engineer

Secure a contract over the holiday season and deliver great work within a high performance team

If you're a seasoned Data Engineer who enjoys sinking your teeth into high-impact enterprise work, this contract offers the perfect blend of technical depth and leadership. Stepping into a high-functioning team, you'll get straight to work delivering robust data solutions while sharing your data modelling expertise to uplift the wider team's practices. It's a short-term gig running through to late March 2027 (with potential for an earlier start) that will keep your skills sharp and your profile top of mind.

The Story

An internal secondment has created an opening for an experienced contract Data Engineer to step in and keep the momentum going. The team needs someone who can hit the ground running, navigate established processes smoothly, and bring immediate value without needing a lengthy ramp-up period.

Company Profile

This business operates a complex, fast-paced enterprise environment driven by mature data governance and modern engineering practices. Known for supporting high-volume data architecture, they place a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, clean documentation, and well-designed delivery pipelines.

Your Role

As a key contributor during this backfill cover, the core focus will involve:

• Designing, building, and maintaining data warehouse and pipeline solutions within an established modern tech stack.
• Quickly adapting to existing patterns, delivery practices, and governance workflows to ensure seamless continuity.
• Translating approved conceptual, logical, and physical data models into production-ready pipelines and transformations.
• Mentoring and guiding fellow engineers on data modelling best practices, design discipline, and technical documentation.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, enterprise-grade data outcomes.
• Immediate integration into a mature, well-structured enterprise data setup.
• A high-trust contract environment where your data modelling expertise will genuinely influence the team.
• Flexible start options heading into the busy end-of-year period.

Your Fit

To make an impact from day one, the successful candidate will bring:

• Solid hands-on experience as a Data Engineer delivering solutions inside complex enterprise environments.
• Deep knowledge of data warehousing techniques, including hands-on experience with dimensional modelling (Kimball) or Data Vault principles.
• Practical exposure to tools like dbt, AWS (Redshift, Glue), Azure DevOps, and Jira/Confluence.
• A natural aptitude for stakeholder engagement, clear communication, and collaborative team guidance.
• A genuine passion for fine-tuning data modelling discipline and sharing best practices with peers.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. If you are not a NZ Citizen, you must have the right of permanent residence or a valid work visa.