Senior Data Engineer - FPIM - NZ Health Partnerships, Finance

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Make a meaningful contribution to health in this Senior Data Engineer role by modernizing/transforming our data infrastructure
• Bring your strong knowledge and proficiency in SQL and Snowflake integration techniques
• Work from home flexibility, and, flexible working location across Aotearoa-New Zealand
• Be part of the largest employer in New Zealand
• Remuneration $92,000 – $125,000 per year (commensurate with skills and experience)

Join Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in New Zealand - Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team - we have a diverse and inclusive culture where team members are empowered to make decisions and succeed.

If you are passionate about data engineering and architecture and enjoy thriving whilst designing robust data solutions that drive business success – we would love to hear from you!

This is a unique opportunity to be part of our team at the beginning phase/stage on modernising our data landscape.

The Senior Data Engineer's focus will be to implement and maintain data governance frameworks that promote data integrity, security, and compliance across the FPIM Data Platform.

You will also support the Data Analytics & Insights Manager by attending Governance, technical and strategic forums as their delegate when required, helping to lead the team and manage internal stakeholder relationships in their absence.

Mōu | About you

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for integrating data governance principles into everyday practices, ensuring the FPIM data remains a reliable and valuable asset for decision-making and innovation across Health NZ's Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain functions. You will take a customer focused approach in the delivery of changes to our data platforms as they continue to evolve, by effectively engaging with customers to understand their requirements and help to support them through the implementation process.

You will: -

• Design, implement and manage complex pipelines and infrastructure
• Write SQL queries and optimize queries
• Work with live data sets and real-time data processing
• Understanding Cloud platforms and integration with Snowflake
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the data lifecycle, including implementing data governance frameworks, data quality checks, and compliance measures

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems computer engineering, or closely related field
• Essential Technical Competencies: -
• Use of DBT
• Coding Python, Java
• Snowflake integration techniques, security, and tools
• Experience working with Project teams and in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver data platform enhancements
• A sound knowledge of change management principles
• Demonstrated ability to present data engineering concepts to senior internal stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

• Certification in Data Engineering
• Health Sector Experience

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

 Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Belinda Peddie at careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Note: Should we receive sufficient applications - we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.