Title:  Senior Data Engineer - Auckland

• Position located in Auckland
• Career development and growth opportunities 
• Full Time - Permanent (40 Hours per week Monday – Friday) 

Position Description

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role: 

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will help shape and deliver KiwiRail’s enterprise data platform.

You will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that transform raw data into reliable, well-structured information that supports analytics and business decision making.

Working within the Data Engineering team, you will develop data ingestion and transformation pipelines while acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for data engineering tools and best practices.

You will work closely with analysts, data scientists, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver trusted data solutions that support operational and strategic outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and building scalable data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and modelling
• Developing and optimising workflows using Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric
• Implementing reusable frameworks and automation to improve efficiency and reliability
• Monitoring data pipelines and troubleshooting performance or data quality issues
• Implementing data validation, quality checks, and monitoring mechanisms
• Supporting architecture decisions and maintaining engineering standards
• Mentoring engineers and contributing to best practices across the team

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring:

• Strong experience in data engineering or similar technical roles
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric, or Databricks
• Strong SQL and PySpark skills for data transformation and optimisation
• Experience building data ingestion and transformation pipelines
• Knowledge of data modelling approaches (dimensional, relational, lakehouse, or warehouse)
• Understanding of data quality, monitoring, and governance practices
• Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary + 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Staff-discounted Southern Cross medical insurance
• Discounted staff travel and retail partner benefits
• Access to the NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference? 

If you’re ready to help strengthen the database platforms that support KiwiRail’s operations, we’d like to hear from you. 

Apply today and join us in building Stronger Connections for a Better New Zealand. 

Rā aukati | Applications close: 27 March 2026 

Applications will be reviewed after the advertising period has ended 

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen 

Applicants must hold New Zealand residency or citizenship 

KiwiRail is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences because together we are stronger.