Data Engineer

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 5 Weeks annual leave (and flexi-leave available)
• 15 Wellness days and an annual wellness benefit
• Permanent Wellington based role with flexible working options

Join our dynamic team as a data engineer! As a key player in our data-driven environment, where you'll collaborate and will be able to shape our vision and impact the future of the way we work.

Te tūranga - The role
As a Data Engineer you will work to develop, support and maintain the Bank's data-based solutions. This is an opportunity where you will be able to shape our vision and impact the future of the way we work. Modern DevOps practices are a big part of this role where you will be releasing and deploying data pipelines. ELT, Source Code Management, and data pipelining are key parts of this role as well as data warehousing.

Ō pūkenga - About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience using, developing and supporting cloud-based database and data warehousing solutions (preferably Azure)
• Extensive experience with data pipelines and ETL
• Experience transforming data with a programming language such as Python, NodeJS, or C#
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to translate technical detail and tailor communication to the audience
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience in database design, modelling, processes and standards

Ngā painga - What we offer
We have a broad range of responsibilities and great opportunities to match people across all stages of careers. We encourage an inclusive and positive workplace culture. We support flexible working and work-life balance. Our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working from home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.

It's a great time to join us. We're reaching for new heights. Add your voice to impact change to improve lives and livelihoods. We're protecting our future. For future generations. That's fulfilling.

You can find more information about our benefits here: https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits

Ko wai matou - Who we are
We're kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand's financial ecosystem - enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion.

We're building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work - reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.

So come join us if you're wanting that something more
Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we'll help you do the rest. You'll be part of one of the world's most trusted and respected central banks. We'll invest in you. And with you, we're investing in New Zealand.

We are New Zealand's central bank. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?
To find out more please review the position description here. For more general queries about the role please email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.

If the sound of this role has sparked your interest, please apply online by midnight 30th April 2024. Please include a cover letter with your application.

Kōrero tāpiri - Additional information
If you encounter accessibility barriers in the application process or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.