Data Engineer | Wellington City

Job Description

Data Engineer

Permanent, Full Time

Wellington Based

Te Au Reka - Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders

Te Au Reka represents the opportunity of a lifetime, making a profound difference to those who work in, and interact with, courts and tribunals. This new digital case management system will help modernise the administration of justice in Aotearoa New Zealand. It will replace highly manual, time-consuming, paper-based processes, transforming the way people access and experience justice in New Zealand.

Te Au Reka is a large, complex and unique programme, spanning courts and tribunals nationwide. In delivering Te Au Reka we're challenging traditional norms in search of more innovative ways of working. We explore, learn and adapt to overcome hurdles and take advantage of opportunities. We are a high functioning and collaborative team working in a fast-paced environment, motivated by the significance of this work and supporting each other to get it done. Te Au Reka is a game-changer and we care deeply about making it a success.

This is where you come in. We'll be implementing Te Au Reka over the next few years and are looking for people to be part of our team.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

It is an exciting time to join the Digital and Information team here within the Te Au Reka programme. Our approach for the new operating model is truly customer centric and service-based, driven by the need for continuous improvement and maintenance throughout the service lifecycle.

This Data Engineer role sits within the Digital and Information Delivery team for Te Au Reka.

The Delivery team is responsible for providing support for the initial design and development of the Te Au Reka service, and then for ongoing operational management and support once the service is rolled out. The Delivery team will also be responsible for continuous improvements to the service as part of the product roadmap.

As the Data Engineer within the Delivery Team, you will report to the Delivery Manager, and you'll play a key part in building and maintaining data solutions to support Te Au Reka. You'll work on designing data models, developing data pipelines, and ensuring data governance and system integration across cloud and legacy platforms. You'll also collaborate across teams and stakeholders to provide technical leadership and drive continuous improvement in our data ecosystem. The Delivery team is a cross-functional team focussed on ensuring the delivery of Te Au Reka meets required programme outcomes and delivers value.

You will enjoy working in transformational programmes of work, be experienced in managing ambiguity and value diversity of thought while respecting culture and traditions. You will contribute to creating an inclusive work environment where differences are acknowledged and respected, contributing to a strong team that delivers in a positive environment. If you thrive on delivering business outcomes and ensuring customer-centric service design is applied to everything you do, we want to hear from you!

Ō pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role, you will have:

Education / professional qualifications and technical skills

• Tertiary degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience; and a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Relevant industry certifications and technical qualifications (e.g., data platforms, cloud, analytics)

Work experience

• Designing and maintaining scalable enterprise-level data models (conceptual, logical, physical) using methodologies such as Kimball or Star Schema.
• Experience in using data engineering tools like ODI, Azure Data Factory and proficiency in Programming language or languages like SQL, SAS, and other tools for ETL and analytics etc.
• Contributing to the implementation of continuous integration and/or DevOps.
• Working as a member of a product and services development team.
• Communicating with a wide range of audiences on a range of complex issues.
• Able to build and maintain a range of effective business relationships within an organisation and a wide network of professional relationships across organisations.

A sound understanding of the machinery of government and experience in Te Reo Māori would be advantageous.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The salary range for this role is between $104,226 and $134,540, with the likely appointing salary between $104,226 and $129,877, as we are looking for someone in a mid-level to experienced engineer.

Tono mai/How to Apply

To learn more and to apply for this role, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, and complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 3 June 2025, however we will be reviewing CV's as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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