Data Engineer

About us

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is an independent Crown entity that regulates the electricity market. We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders' lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.

The electricity industry is at a pivotal moment, with the journey towards renewable energy sources and innovation reshaping how we operate. To meet these challenges and opportunities, we're evolving as an organisation - growing our capabilities, expanding our reach, and building a team ready to create a brighter, more sustainable future for Aotearoa. Our focus is on making a difference through bold thinking, collaboration, and delivering value for the communities we serve.

About the role

We are looking for an innovative Data Engineer who is eager to work in the Azure cloud ecosystem and join us in the Data Products team until end of June 2025. Our data platform is built around Databricks and the Delta Lakehouse technology.

Knowledge of SQL, Python, Azure DevOps, and Unity Catalog is required.

You will be working with a small group of data engineers and analysts.

Are you someone with the following?

• A resourceful and adaptable character with an agile mind
• Work well in a collaborative environment and jump at the opportunity to follow a hunch
• At least one to three years of proven experience within a cloud-based data and analytics environment
• Experience in creating robust solutions with minimal up-front specification of all design elements will be a familiar and comfortable way of working for you

Why work for us?

We know it is important to maintain a healthy work life balance and in recognition of this the Authority offers several benefits and initiatives to support our staff achieve this.

• Competitive remuneration: salary range from $109,304
• Generous leave allowances and flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Career advancement pathways
• A range of health, wellbeing, and social initiatives, including EAP services, monthly wellbeing events, and much more

Ready for a challenge?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click "apply now" and complete the online application form. For more information about the role or our organisation, please view the position description or contact myhr@ea.govt.nz

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To apply for this role, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.

Applications close on Sunday, 8 December 2024.

Please note we may begin considering applications as soon as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.