Data Engineer

Worker Type: Permanent Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way." We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same. Komātoutēnei| This is Us To accommodate for the increasing demand for data engineers, we are excited to be growing our team. In theDataCentre of Excellence, we focus on finding innovative ways to help New Zealanders be good with money. We believe that starts with a culture where people work together to solve big issues across BNZ. We work across the bank to empower colleagues to make data driven decisions and make things easy for our customers and our people. MōteTūranga About the Role We sat down with our Head of Data– Core Banking(whoyou'llreport to), and they let us know the following about the role:This is a permanent, full time opportunity based in Auckland or Wellington. It is a hybrid position with three days in the office and two days where you can work flexibly. What are 5dayto day tasks the person in this role will complete? Understand data gaps andsolutioningrequirements to develop and documentappropriate dataengineering solutionsto enable data engineers. Utiliseand upliftdata engineeringframeworks,toolsand techniques (e.g., pipeline automation) to enable the business to gain benefit from our data, faster. Work collaboratively across teams to ensure that investment in foundational dataproductsis delivering to the needs of the business. Ensure all engineering frameworks, standards and procedures adhere to BNZ requirements and are high calibre. Provide guidance and support to peers through code reviews and technical leadership What is the team culture and environment like? The team is made up of experienced data engineers at all levels of experience who regularly share their recent projects,learningsand tips & tricks. In the wider group (Data, Technology) we foster an open,flexibleand inclusive environment that supports collaboration within the immediate team and across the teams in the widerTechnologyorganisation. What projects / work will the candidate be working on now and into the next year? The successful candidate will be working on bothshort and long termdata projectsin the core banking subject area (e.g. Lending, Products and Transactions), working directly with stakeholders to solve problems and deliver data solutions. What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity? Our data engineers have the flexibility to build data solutions that are efficient, fit-for-purpose and scalable. We have standards and frameworks to guide the engineers and are continuing to evolve as we learn from past experiences. We have a buddy system allowing new joiners to learn directly from an existing team member as part of our onboarding process. Individuals are also encouraged to work on their development plan, which may involve teaching or learning a new technical skill from another engineer. What is the most challenging thing about this opportunity? Understanding our data structure and its limitations, so the outputs produced are reliable and fit for purpose. What is your favourite thing about working for BNZ? The people and culture - people are truly valued and while our data is not perfect, we strive to find a way to make things work. What attributes will this person displaytobe successful in this role? We are looking for someone with curiosity and a love of data, combined with a passion for designing and building high‑quality data outputs and pipelines, along with: Solid experience in data engineering roles across ingestion and transformation pipeline development Highproficiencyin SQL and preferably Python, with hands‑on experience in modern data engineering practices and tooling (e.g., DBT, orchestrated ELT frameworks, CI/CD) Strong communicationskills, able to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences Capability to mentor others, uplift engineering practices, and embed compliance‑by‑design principles Nau Mai kitePēkeo Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.” Closing Date: 14 August 2026 Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early. We are excited for you to apply for a role with us. We're the bank for New Zealand. Our purpose is to serve customers well and help our communities prosper. Every day we find ways for our customers, our people, and our communities to thrive through strong values, diverse teams, and great people - just like you. #J-18808-Ljbffr