Senior Data Engineer

Make a meaningful contribution to health in this **Senior Data Engineer **role by modernizing/transforming our data infrastructure
- Bring your strong knowledge and proficiency in SQL and Snowflake integration techniques
- Work from home flexibility, and, flexible working location across Aotearoa-New Zealand
- Be part of the largest employer in New Zealand
- Remuneration $92,000 - $125,000 per year (commensurate with skills and experience)

Join Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in New Zealand - Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it
**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

We are seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team - we have a diverse and inclusive culture where team members are empowered to make decisions and succeed.

If you are passionate about data engineering and architecture and enjoy thriving whilst designing robust data solutions that drive business success - we would love to hear from you

This is a unique opportunity to be part of our team at the beginning phase/stage on modernising our data landscape.

The Senior Data Engineer's focus will be to implement and maintain data governance frameworks that promote data integrity, security, and compliance across the FPIM Data Platform.

You will also support the Data Analytics & Insights Manager by attending Governance, technical and strategic forums as their delegate when required, helping to lead the team and manage internal stakeholder relationships in their absence.

**Mōu | About you**

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for integrating data governance principles into everyday practices, ensuring the FPIM data remains a reliable and valuable asset for decision-making and innovation across Health NZ's Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain functions. You will take a customer focused approach in the delivery of changes to our data platforms as they continue to evolve, by effectively engaging with customers to understand their requirements and help to support them through the implementation process.

You will:
- Design, implement and manage complex pipelines and infrastructure
- Write SQL queries and optimize queries
- Work with live data sets and real-time data processing
- Understanding Cloud platforms and integration with Snowflake
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the data lifecycle, including implementing data governance frameworks, data quality checks, and compliance measures

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**

**Essential Skills**:

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems computer engineering, or closely related field
- Essential Technical Competencies:
- Use of DBT
- Coding Python, Java
- Snowflake integration techniques, security, and tools
- Experience working with Project teams and in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver data platform enhancements
- A sound knowledge of change management principles
- Demonstrated ability to present data engineering concepts to senior internal stakeholders.

**Desired Skills**:

- Certification in Data Engineering
- Health Sector Experience

**Ka kawea e koe | You will bring**:

- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

**Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world**

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

**Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

**Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora**

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply