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Design, build and evolve the data platforms, pipelines and products that enable better transport outcomes for New Zealanders.\n\nTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity\nAs a Senior Data Engineer, you'll be a senior technical specialist within our Data Chapter, leading complex delivery initiatives and helping establish engineering practices that support scalable, secure and reliable data solutions.\n\nYou'll work across squads, programmes and stakeholders to design and deliver modern data products and pipelines, while supporting the ongoing evolution of our enterprise data platform. You'll balance technical leadership with hands-on delivery, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose today while supporting NZTA's future data, analytics and AI ambitions.\n\nYou'll also play an important role in developing capability across the Data Community of Practice, sharing knowledge, coaching engineers and contributing to standards, patterns and ways of working that lift performance across the organisation\n\nView the Position Description. Appointment salary is from $133,632 to $163,328 commensurate with skills and experience.\n\nKo koe t&#275nei | About you\nYou're an experienced data engineering professional who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing technical outcomes and helping others succeed. You combine strong engineering expertise with a practical delivery mindset and are comfortable working across both strategic and operational challenges.\n\nIdeally, you'll bring:\n\nSignificant experience designing, building and operating enterprise-scale data platforms and pipelines\n\nAdvanced SQL and Python skills, with strong experience delivering on Databricks\n\nExperience working with modern cloud-based data platforms, Lakehouse and medallion architecture patterns\n\nProven capability delivering solutions that support analytics, business intelligence, machine learning and AI use cases\n\nExperience applying good engineering disciplines including DataOps, automation, observability and operational excellence\n\nStrong understanding of data governance, privacy, security and compliance requirements\n\nThe ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively across squads, programmes and technical disciplines\n\nExperience identifying and managing technical debt while balancing delivery priorities and platform sustainability\n\nStrong relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions\n\nA passion for mentoring others and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence\n\nM&#333 m&#257tou | About us\nAt NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) our purpose is transport networks that deliver for people, places and New Zealand. Our Te Aukaha - Digital group helps enable that by providing modern, fit-for-purpose digital, information, and technology services for our people, partners, and customers. We are future-focused, collaborative, and committed to creating better outcomes for Aotearoa.\n\nKa whiwhi koe i te aha | What you'll get in return\nWe offer a comprehensive rewards package including:\n\nCompetitive salary and benefits package.\n\n5 weeks annual leave\n\nFlexible working arrangements.\n\na free Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness insurance scheme available for permanent employees.\n\nMe p&#275hea te tuku tono | How to apply\nPlease click apply to upload your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.\n\nR&#257 Katinga | Applications close\n\n8 November 2026\n\nFor further information, email: \n\nTo be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.\n\nNZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). 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