Data Engineer
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- NZD 101,287 – NZD 131,077 / year
- Openings
- 2
- Posted
- 12 seconds ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Relevant tertiary qualification in data engineering, computer science, software engineering, mathematics or equivalent practical experience
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
About ACC
ACC is a reputable and high-performing organisation dedicated to care, recovery support, and injury prevention throughout New Zealand. Their mission focuses on providing trusted services now and into the future.
Role Overview
As a Data Engineer at ACC, your role will be to design, implement, and enhance scalable data pipelines and products that foster trusted, secure, and top-quality data across the enterprise platforms. You will operate within both operational and analytical domains, supporting frontline services, enterprise decision processes, and innovative projects such as AI and advanced analytics. This position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully toward enhanced outcomes for New Zealanders and their safety across varied environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and deliver up-to-date data pipelines, products, and solutions.
- Enable analytics, AI, and strategic decision-making through reliable data.
- Maintain and continuously improve data quality, governance, and security.
Candidate Profile
- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining data pipelines, data models, and data products.
- Proficient in scripting, data transformation, orchestration, testing, monitoring, and automation.
- Experienced in handling complex, sensitive data from multiple sources.
- Knowledgeable in data quality standards, metadata management, lineage tracking, privacy, security, and access controls.
- Familiar with modern cloud data platforms, continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD) methodologies, and DataOps or DevOps paradigms.
- Capable of translating business needs into feasible technical solutions.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.
- Possess relevant tertiary qualifications in data engineering, computer science, software engineering, mathematics or equivalent practical expertise.
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and principles of Māori Data Sovereignty.
- Demonstrates a continuous improvement approach with dedication to delivering trustworthy and high-caliber results.
Working at ACC
ACC celebrates the cultural diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and strives to create equitable opportunities for all. The organisation values inclusion, allowing people to express themselves authentically. ACC supports diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, nationalities, gender identities, ages, and abilities through:
- Employee networks for colleagues from varied cultural and social backgrounds.
- Options for flexible working arrangements accommodating various needs.
Additional Information and Benefits
The position is permanent based preferably in Wellington with two vacancies available.
The salary range offered is between NZD 101,287 and NZD 131,077, depending on experience.
ACC provides a competitive benefits package inclusive of a market-leading superannuation contribution of 9%, where employees have no mandatory contribution, plus optional life and income protection insurance.
Applications require a CV and cover letter detailing suitability and strengths. Recruitment may progress sooner if ideal candidates are found.
Deadline for applications is Sunday, 20 September 2026, at 11:59 PM.