Senior Data Engineer — Lead Modern Data Platform & Mentorship
Summary
Senior Data Engineer at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, a New Zealand government transport body, leads design and delivery of enterprise data solutions enabling analytics and AI, shapes the modern data platform and engineering standards, and mentors engineers while staying hands-on.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of enterprise data solutions that enable analytics and AI, while shaping our modern data platform and engineering practices.
You will balance technical leadership with hands‑on delivery, mentor engineers, and contribute to standards and patterns that lift performance across the organisation. Appointment salary ranges from $133,632 to $163,328, commensurate with skills and experience.