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As part of this work, we are seeking a highly capable Data Engineer to deliver a foundational uplift of the NZFIU's data environment.\nThis is not a traditional operational support role. Instead, you will help build the technical foundations that will enable advanced analytics, automation, machine learning, intelligence products, and future intelligence platform capabilities.\nWorking alongside data analysts, data scientists, intelligence practitioners, and ICT specialists, you will assess the current environment, establish standards, improve pipelines and documentation, reduce technical debt, and leave behind a sustainable and maintainable data ecosystem.\nKey Accountabilities:\nData Platform Improvement - Assess and document the current data environment, identifying technical risks, limitations, and opportunities for improvement. Design and implement improvements to data architecture and data flows.\nData Engineering and Automation - Develop, optimise, and maintain data pipelines. Improve reliability, performance, and scalability of data processes. Support automation and integration across NZFIU systems.\nTechnical Standards and Governance - Establish coding, documentation, and development standards. Improve data quality, lineage, governance, and metadata practices. Reduce technical debt and improve maintainability.\nEnable Advanced Analytics - Ensure data structures support business intelligence, advanced analytics, modelling, and future AI initiatives. Work closely with Data Scientists and Intelligence Analysts to support operational outcomes.\nCapability Transfer - Create clear documentation and knowledge products. Build capability within the permanent Data Insights & Operations team. Ensure solutions are sustainable beyond the fixed-term period.\nHe aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring\nWhilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours,your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.\n\nYou will be an experienced Data Engineer or technical data professional who can combine hands-on delivery with strategic thinking. Ideally you will have:\nStrong SQL, XML and data engineering experience.\nExperience designing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.\nKnowledge of cloud and enterprise data environments.\nExperience working with data modelling, architecture, governance and quality frameworks.\nExperience supporting and optimising analytics and reporting platforms.\nStrong documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.\nThe ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.\nExperience within intelligence, law enforcement, government, financial services, or regulated environments would be advantageous.\n\nWhakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements\nThe successful applicant must reside in Auckland or Wellington or be willing to relocate.\nCurrent CPK at the rank of the vacancy you are applying for (Senior Sergeant Constabulary only).\nFor both Constabulary & Police Employees: Agree to enrol ina leadership programme at the advertised level, at a future date or\nHave qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.\n\nThis role is Individual Contributor level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements\nTo view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:\nhttps://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/2026-09/Data%20Engineer%20Scientist.pdf\nSecurity Clearance Requirements \nTo be eligible for this role, you may be asked to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET national security clearance.\nThe minimum criteria for this level of national security clearance is:\nNZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or:\nA Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or\nA citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, or United States of America, and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS.\nUse this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:\nhttp://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool\nMo tātou | About us\nNew Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.\nYour development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.\nThe work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.\nTo view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:\nApplicant Information Pack (External)\nTono ināianei | Apply now\nIf this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.\nFor further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL:https://www.police.govt.nz/careers\nAll applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. 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