Senior Data Engineers
New Zealand Government · Auckland, New Zealand ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
New Zealand Government · Auckland, New Zealand ·
Lead the design and delivery of enterprise data solutions that support decision‑making, analytics, and AI. Play a key role in shaping NZTA's modern data platform and engineering practices. Coach and mentor data engineers while influencing technical excellence across the organisation. 2x Permanent, full‑time positions - can be based in any NZTA office location.
Join NZTA at a pivotal time in our digital and data journey. Design, build and evolve the data platforms, pipelines and products that enable better transport outcomes for New Zealanders.
As 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. You'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. You'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.
You'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.
At 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.
Appointment salary is from $133,632 to $163,328 commensurate with skills and experience.
We offer a comprehensive rewards package including:
Rā Katinga | Applications close: 2 September 2026
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.