Data and Insights Architect

Applications Close: 10/11/2025

With a rich history spanning over 150 years in Aotearoa New Zealand, SBS Bank is making a positive impact on Kiwis' lives by helping them find a place to call home. It's a powerful purpose that drives us every single day

Right now, we're on an exhilarating transformation journey, reimagining how we can deliver banking to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and the digital world we live in.

It's an exciting time, as part of this we're growing our team and investing in new capabilities to help share the future of banking in New Zealand.

If you're passionate about making an impact and being part of something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you. At SBS, we truly believe that when people achieve their financial goals, their whānau and communities flourish as a result.

To help us with this, we are searching for a Data and Insights Architect to join our team on a fixed term basis.

What you'll be busy with:

This role leads technical design of scalable, flexible data and insights solutions and interfaces that meet evolving business needs. You'll be responsible for translating requirements into data and insights solution architecture, setting technical standards, maintaining documentation, and supporting the Data & Insights team in delivering integrated, future-ready solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Architecture and solution design
• Technical leadership/support
• Solution requirements
• Documentation standards and controls

What you'll bring:

• Experience in full SDLC, including requirements, design, development, testing and support
• Proficient in SQL Server and dimensional modelling for data warehouse development
• Strong understanding of database architecture, standards, and implementation best practices
• Skilled in ETL tools and methodologies, with experience across multiple ETL projects
• Experienced in data manipulation and analysis tools
• Strong communication skills with non-technical stakeholders
• Relevant tertiary degree in information technology, information management, computer science or equivalent or substantial data and insights experience in a commercial environment.
• A background in the finance or banking industry would be an advantage

This role is full time, with hours of work of Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.

This is a fixed term role of up to 18 months to assist with a large programme of work. Our preference is for this role to be based at our Head Office in Invercargill.

About Us:

We're on an exhilarating growth journey, and we need exceptional individuals who are ready to embrace our ambitious goals. We're seeking passionate trailblazers from all walks of life who are eager to shape the future of banking.

As a 100% NZ Member-owned bank, we have the freedom to focus on creating real value for our Members (customers). With no shareholders to please, we can offer market-leading lending and funding rates while giving back to our communities through local sponsorships and support. Every success we achieve directly benefits our Members and the regions we serve.

We foster an inclusive and innovative environment that thrives on challenging the status quo. We actively encourage our people to question conventions, push boundaries, and test our thinking. This mindset paves the way to successfully achieving our growth. When it comes to our culture, we're proud to say that we're more than just colleagues - we're a close-knit, caring, and inclusive whānau. We embrace diversity in all its forms and actively promote an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We invest in your development, well-being, and growth because we believe that when you thrive, we all succeed.

So, if you're ready to be part of a small bank with a big heart, where your unique perspectives and contributions are celebrated, then come on board and join us Together, we'll help Kiwis find a place to call home.

Apply today to join the Bank with Heart and become part of our SBS whānau