Data Engineer

• Are you passionate about building trusted, high-quality data solutions?
• Can you develop reliable data pipelines using SQL and cloud technologies?
• Do you have experience with data modelling, integration and data governance?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is looking for a Data Engineer to join Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions on a fixed-term basis. You’ll contribute to building our enterprise data and analytics platform as we progressively replace our end-of-life data warehouse with an Azure-based Data Lakehouse.

You’ll help deliver trusted, quality data and contribute to the enterprise data catalogue through metadata, data definitions and lineage information, making institutional data easier to discover, understand and use for reporting, analytics and evidence-based decision-making.

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and build of our new Azure-based Data, Reporting and Analytics platform.
• Develop reliable, reusable data pipelines, transformations, data models and governed data products.
• Contribute metadata, data definitions and lineage information to support the enterprise data catalogue and data governance.
• Apply validation, reconciliation, testing and monitoring practices to identify data-quality issues early and deliver trusted, production-ready data solutions.
• Collaborate with University teams including key stakeholders and our external delivery partner.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You’ll be a collaborative and proactive Data Engineer who values data quality, communicates clearly, exercises sound judgement and follows work through to completion.

Key requirements:

• Experience designing, building, deploying and maintaining production data solutions, including applying data-quality and reliability practices.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relevant programming, scripting and automation languages. Proficiencies with Python and PySpark are highly advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of cloud data platforms, data integration and transformation (ETL/ELT), data modelling and data-quality controls.
• Understanding of metadata, lineage and data-governance principles, with experience implementing data catalogue and related governance-support capabilities advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

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Close date for vacancy: 23 November 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Bruce Wallace, Resource Manager - Business & Data Analyst (bruce.wallace@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Ready to make a difference? Join Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions and be at the forefront of innovation! Our team excels in software and hardware support, cutting-edge learning technology, research assistance, project management, and IT security. Embrace a dynamic environment where your skills will thrive and make a real impact. Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and continuous growth.