Senior Data Engineer| Kaipūkaha Raraunga Matua

Fixed term/ Secondment opportunity till June 2027.

The role |Tetūnga

Play a key role in the data development and delivery as part of our Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) project, here at Stats NZ. The IDI is a world first in leading the integration of datasets to link information from key Government agencies, surveys and NGO’s, to translate into better social outcomes for all New Zealanders. More information on the programme of work can be found in the link below;

In this newly created fixed term role, the Senior Data Engineer will be part of a multidisciplinary team playing a pivotal role in designing, developing and optimising enterprise data platform, data pipelines and integration solutions.

Your skills knowledge and positive attitude will be leveraged to mentor and contribute to the evolving work within the modernising IDI project.

The role provides senior technical leadership across data engineering initiatives and acts as a trusted advisor working closely with business and project stakeholders to understand their priorities and provide guidance on engineering standards, platform performance and delivery practices.

Your input will allow the IDI to remain robust, agile, secure, and fit for purpose, supporting both operational delivery and future capability uplift.

The scope of this role includes:

• Mentor and provide guidance across the team and project to drive consistency in processes and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Define and embed engineering and integration standards, patterns and best practices across APIs, ETL/ELT, event-driven and real-time integration.
• Help lead the design and delivery of complex, scalable data engineering and integration solutions.
• Work closely with business and technology teams to understand the impact of system and business change across data, integrations and reporting.
• Strengthen platform performance, scalability and reliability through automation, monitoring, observability and proactive engineering.
• Provide technical oversight through solution, code and data model reviews, ensuring solutions are secure, maintainable and aligned with platform standards.
• Embed strong data governance, security and quality practices, including access controls, metadata, lineage and data quality.
• Build strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective and timely communication, quickly building credibility and trust.

What you bring |Nōuterourou

• Strong experience with cloud-based data platforms and integration technologies.
• Experience designing and maintaining data pipelines and multiple data stores (e.g. relational, analytical, or cloud‑based data platforms).
• Proficiency in one or more programming or data engineering languages (e.g. SQL, Python, Spark or similar).
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise integration solutions across multiple business applications, data platforms and third-party systems.
• Demonstrated ability to foster partnerships across the project and the business while providing practical solutions and paths forward.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts and deliver detailed information in plain language.

In return we offer exposure to be at the leading edge of technology within government, with hands on, value driven work.

Forallour roles,we’relooking for people who:

• Act with integrity, take responsibility, and dowhat’sright even whenit’shard.
• Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.
• Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow.
• Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.
• Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.

Wedon’texpect you to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us. Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills. Please bring your full unique self to your application.

Stats NZTataurangaAotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus,it’sour people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognising that our work is strengthened by the people behind it.

The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, and playsan important rolein telling the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment.

We’reproud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of delivering high-quality data withequitableaccess for all.

What’sin it for you? |Ngāhuakariroki akoe

• 15 days sick leave allowance (to be used for yourself or people under your care).
• Funded counselling and coaching through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Visual and hearing health benefits (for permanentkaimahi).
• Corporate rates for a variety of services and products.
• Studyassistanceprogrammes.
• An activesocialclubin each office.

Salary range for this position:$97,270 - $131,601+kiwisaver

Job level(s) 4-6 years experience, 7+ years experience