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Posted 06 August, 2026

Data Engineer

FindIT Recruitment
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 1a28fe408a8f3c1a

Job Description

FindIT Recruitment – Wellington Central, North Island This one is for solid Intermediate to Senior Data Engineers Fixed term through to March 2028 Wellington based Intermediate to Senior Data Engineer Are you a Data Engineer who enjoys solving complex data challenges and building modern, reliable data solutions? We're partnering with a well-established New Zealand organisation embarking on one of its most significant technology transformation programmes. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale enterprise data migration, helping modernise critical data platforms while influencing the future state of the organisation's data landscape. As part of a collaborative Data & Reporting team, you'll design, build and enhance data pipelines, ensure data integrity throughout a major migration programme, and help establish modern engineering practices that will support the business well into the future. What you'll be doing Designing, developing and deploying robust, scalable data pipelines. Rebuilding legacy integrations into a modern enterprise data platform. Implementing reconciliation and validation processes to ensure data quality and accuracy. Working closely with architects, engineers and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions. Contributing to modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, source control and automated testing. Supporting data governance, lineage, security and compliance initiatives across the programme. What we're looking for You'll bring: 5+ years' experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar data-focused role. Strong Microsoft SQL Server expertise, including complex T-SQL development. Experience building and maintaining enterprise data pipelines. Knowledge of modern data engineering tools such as Snowflake, DBT and Python (highly desirable). Strong understanding of data warehousing, dimensional modelling, APIs, XML and JSON. Experience working with DevOps, Git, CI/CD and modern software delivery practices. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work effectively in complex, evolving environments. What's on offer: Fixed-term opportunity through to March 2028 , providing long-term stability. Join a high-profile enterprise transformation programme with significant business impact. Work with modern cloud data technologies and engineering practices. Hybrid working environment with a collaborative, high-performing team. Opportunity to shape the future of a modern data platform while working alongside experienced architects and engineers. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality data solutions and want to be part of a transformational programme that will leave a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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