Data Engineer

Ko mātou | 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 for the long-term benefit of consumers.

It’s an exciting time to join the Authority as we grow our capabilities, expand our reach, build a team ready to empower consumers, boost market competition and strengthen future networks. Our focus is on making a difference by driving through a bold, collaborative work programme and delivering value for the communities we serve.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role 

We’re seeking an experienced and innovative Data Engineer to join our Data Products team. You’ll help shape and maintain our highly secure and modern data platform, built around Databricks and the Delta Lakehouse architecture.

If you're looking for a dynamic, hands-on role in a small, high-performing team — this is it. At the Electricity Authority, we offer a collaborative environment where you'll work across the full data engineering lifecycle, using modern tools and practices to solve complex, meaningful problems.

This is a hands-on technical role where you’ll:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines
• Collaborate with data architects and senior data engineers to deliver data products that stakeholders can trust and rely on
• Champion best practice data governance and data engineering
• Contribute to the stewardship of commercially sensitive and PII data
  

You’ll be part of a small, agile team where everyone contributes across the tech stack — from architecture to deployment. We value initiative, curiosity, and the ability to ‘figure it out’ in a complex, data-rich sector.

Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe | What’s in it for you? 

• 1-3 years’ experience in cloud-based data engineering (Azure Databricks preferred)
• Strong skills in SQL and Python
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Azure DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Experience with Databricks and Delta Lakehouse (or ability to quickly adapt)
• Comfort working in a lean team with broad responsibilities
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and solve problems independently
• Strong communication and documentation skills
  

Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe | What’s in it for you? 

We support a healthy work-life balance and offer a range of benefits to support our teams.

• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working options 
• Individual and organisational support for training and development
  

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply  

If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape the future of electricity in New Zealand, click “apply now” and submit your cover letter and CV.

For further details, you can find the position description by clicking the link below. If you’d like to kōrero more about the role, please contact MyHR@ea.govt.nz.

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

Applications close Tuesday 21 April 2026– but we may start considering applications as they are received, so don’t wait!

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