Senior Data Engineer — Platform & AI Lead
Summary
The Senior Data Engineer will lead the design and delivery of enterprise data solutions, pipelines, and platforms to support analytics and AI initiatives at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. This role involves balancing hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentoring within the Data Chapter.
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, decision-making and AI. You will influence engineering practices, mentor engineers and collaborate across squads to deliver scalable data products and pipelines that support NZTA’s future data ambitions.
You will work within the Data Chapter, balancing technical leadership with hands-on delivery, and help evolve the enterprise data platform