Senior Data Engineer

Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise for the improvement of data engineering capability across NZDF to mature how data is managed, transferred, and utilised across NZDF.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Consult, advise, and work closely with stakeholders across NZDF to ensure their data engineering requirements are being met in support of business outcomes.
- Contribute to data engineering standards, frameworks, and processes to support the uplift of data engineering capability.
- Responsible for the design and development of data pipelines and data repositories in support of operational and analytical initiatives.
- Ensure the NZDF is compliant with, and actively contributes to, the development of related Government data standards and frameworks.
- Be an integral member of the DAIM community across the NZDF providing coaching and training to support the maturing of the NZDF's DAIM people capability.
- Keep up to date with the latest technologies, best practices, and trends relevant to data engineering that may be applicable to the NZDF. This includes achieving and maintaining relevant certification for the NZDF.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
You will have great empathy and listening skills, possessing the ability to understand the inner workings of a complex data and information environment. You are someone who has the resiliency and tenacity to make this role your own. Your ability to navigate the fluidity and uncertainty that comes with delivering transformational change required in the NZDF's data and analytics landscape will be invaluable. These skills along with your delivery of fit-for-purpose solutions will be key to your success in the role.

**Technical Skills**:

- Understanding of data management/data engineering methodologies, practices and tools.
- Knowledge of ETL/ELT techniques and development to produce data warehousing solutions.
- Relational and non-relational databases and data warehouse methodology.
- Exposure or working knowledge of management, performance optimisation, and handling quality issues.
- Able to work in a DevOps environment including teams using Agile, Scrum or Kanban project management methodologies.
- Proven experience with designing and developing in cloud environments such as Azure and AWS and using cloud data services such as Databricks and Snowflake.
- Good understanding of strategic and operational data management requirements, standards, processes, and ability to adapt them to meet changing organisational needs.
- Ability in identifying critical success factors to deliver transformational change in how data and information is managed.
- Knowledge of relevant government direction, regulatory and legal requirements relating to data management.

**Additional skills**:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven relationship and stakeholder management experience.
- Ability to cater communication and explain technical information to an audience.
- Ability to positively influence a change in thinking and behaviour.
- Passion for supporting your colleagues to succeed and thrive.
- Exposure working within a complex organisation (advantageous).

Mō mātou | About Us
Decisions are made every day affecting the safety and security of our Service personnel, New Zealanders and people overseas. Understanding the future demand for Data, Analytics, & Information Management (DAIM) within the NZDF's strategic capabilities is critical to direct effort where it matters, and delivers the greatest benefit for decision makers.
This role is part of the Knowledge and Information Management Directorate (KIMD) with the New Zealand Defence Force. We're developing a team to design and deliver an Enterprise data and analytics capability that is appropriate to our context as a military organisation utilising a vast and growing body of data and information unlike any other in New Zealand.
Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well-trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

- Great benefits for you and your family.
- Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
- Access to holiday accommodation across NZ.
- Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers.
- 5 weeks annual leave per year.
- Flexible working environment and positive culture.
- Opportunities for career development.
- Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

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