Data Engineer

Data Engineer (12-month fixed term)

The Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake aims to improve trust and confidence in public services by giving New Zealanders an independent view of government spending and performance. As the statutory auditor of all public organisations, from councils to schools, the Auditor-General's work plays a major part in ensuring that our public sector remains one of the most trusted in the world.

We're looking for an experienced Snowflake and data build tool (dbt) Data Engineer to join our Data and Analytics team. You'll play a key role in a programme focused on providing the data foundations, advanced analytics, and data sharing capability for the Office of the Auditor-General and Audit New Zealand.

About the role

This is a 12-month fixed-term position in the implementation team for our new data and analytics platform. The role would suit someone keen to set up our new Snowflake data platform and transform our data and analytics capability. As a Data Engineer, you will have experience with all types of structured and unstructured data and be responsible for building and maintaining data pipelines that cross multiple domains.

You'll work closely with the Data Platform and Integration Lead, Analytics Engineer, and Analytical Product Lead to:

• develop and implement an organisational domain data model; and
• build data pipelines and implement data governance practice; and
• contribute to the evolution of our data architecture and engineering best practices.

To succeed in this role, you'll have:

• Strong experience in ELT development and CI/CD practice, ideally in data and analytics or technology-focused programmes.
• Proficiency in SQL, Jinja, and Python.
• Strong data governance, management, and quality practices.
• A drive to ensure that New Zealand's public entities are spending taxpayers' money effectively and efficiently.

Ideally, you'll also have a good knowledge of:

• financial data and non-financial performance data;
• the machinery of government and its accountability mechanisms and audit; and
• experience in New Zealand's public sector.

We offer our staff:

• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive hybrid working arrangements (flexible hours/days).
• Health and well-being benefits.

Read more - including about staff networks, annual leave, and family benefits - on our website:

What we stand for

People matter | Our independence is critical | We act with integrity and courage | We're here to make a difference

We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us to understand the issues facing the public sector and how these affect the lives of New Zealanders. We strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.

For this role, it's preferred that you're able to gain and maintain a Confidential national security clearance. Ordinarily, this means that you must be a New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a current residency class visa and intend to become a citizen when eligible. You must have a five-year checkable background in New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, or Australia. Use this online tool to check your eligibility (please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process):

For more information, please contact Sandy Hoggarth on email

To find out more about us, visit our website: 

You must apply online through (you'll find the application form and position description there, too).

We value originality and effort. Although AI can be helpful in some circumstances, we require you to submit a cover letter and CV that reflects your own voice and experiences.

Applications close Sunday 7 December 2025.

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