Data Engineer

Bring along your data engineering expertise to support the systems and data products that underpin critical decision‑making at Te Pūtea Matua | Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Collaborate with talented data and technology professionals to evolve data engineering practices. Thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise is recognised, and you'll have opportunities to grow and develop professionally. Flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to work‑life balance. As the Data Engineer As the Data Engineer you will be responsible for the ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancement of systems that support storage, processing, and retrieval of the Bank's data products. In this role you will support the delivery of two brand new data collections, working alongside experienced senior engineers. Post‑delivery your role will include implementing changes, resolving defects, applying upgrades, and adding new data to meet evolving business needs. Day to day you will work closely with colleagues across the Operations Group to evolve the data engineering practice using appropriate frameworks and tools and consistently applying these to daily work. About You Strong knowledge of data modelling, including normalised and dimensional models techniques. Skilled in SQL, Snowflake, dbt, and end‑to‑end ETL/ELT processes. Experience in Azure cloud environments. Experience supporting analytics and reporting platforms, including enabling curated datasets for tools such as Power BI. Familiarity with Python. Strong knowledge of DevOps methodologies, Git version control, CI/CD pipelines, and the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including build and deployment across environments. Who We Are We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We provide money and cash, help keep prices stable and people in work, maintain safe banking and underpin the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business. What We Can Offer You The Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua offers flexible working, an inclusive and positive workplace culture, and a broad range of benefits including additional leave options, a wellness package, public transport subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, a fitness passport, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities. Additional Information We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: [email protected] . Application Closing Applications for this role close on Thursday 30th July 2026. Equal Employment Opportunity We comply with the relevant New Zealand legislation and we are committed to offering a fair and inclusive workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr