Senior Data Engineer - Auckland
KiwiRailAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Posted April 15, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
KiwiRail is New Zealand's integrated transport network backbone, prioritizing safety and customer satisfaction.
Job Description
Senior Data Engineer position at KiwiRail in Auckland, designing and building scalable data pipelines, developing workflows, and mentoring engineers.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- 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
