Data Engineer

Bring along your data engineering expertise to support the systems and data products that underpin critical decision-making at Te Pūtea Matua | Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

• Collaborate with talented data and technology professionals to evolve data engineering practices

• Thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise is recognised, and you'll have opportunities to grow and develop professionally.

• Flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Te tūranga – The role  

As the Data Engineer you will be responsible for the ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancement of systems that support storage, processing, and retrieval of the Bank’s data products.

In this role you will be supporting the delivery of two brand new data collections, working alongside experienced senior engineers. Post-delivery your role will include implementing changes, resolving defects, applying upgrades, and adding new data to meet evolving business needs.

Day to day you will work closely with colleagues across the Operations Group to evolve the data engineering practice using appropriate frameworks and tools and consistently applying these to daily work.

Ō pūkenga – About you 

To succeed in this role, you'll be an experienced Data Engineer with;

• Strong knowledge of data modelling, including normalised and dimensional models techniques.

• Skilled in SQL, Snowflake, dbt, and end-to-end ETL/ELT processes.

• Experience in Azure cloud environments.

• Experience supporting analytics and reporting platforms, including enabling curated datasets for tools such as Power BI.

• Familiarity with Python

• Strong knowledge of DevOps methodologies, Git version control, CI/CD pipelines, and the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including build and deployment across environments.

Ko wai matou – Who we are   

We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business.   

We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We’re building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.   

Ngā painga – What we can offer you   

The Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, public transport subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, fitness passport, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities. 

Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits   

Come join us if you want to make an impact    

Working at the Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you’ll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.   

Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we’ll help you do the rest. You’ll be part of one of the world’s most trusted and respected central banks. We’ll invest in you. And with you, we’re investing in New Zealand.   

Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information   

We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email [email protected].   

Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested?   

Check out the job description for this role here or email us at [email protected] for more info. You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.   

Applications for this role close on Thursday 30th July 2026. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you’ll be a great fit for the role. 

 Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide outlines authentically why you think you’ll be a great fit for this role.