About the role

About the role
This is a Senior Data Engineer role within a large organisation delivering data services that support national, enterprise level decision making.

You’ll join a collaborative, delivery-focused team working on a fixed-term project through to June 2027, building modern data services using cloud-native platforms and advanced data engineering practices. This role suits someone who enjoys combining hands-on engineering with some elements of leadership, mentoring, and close engagement with stakeholders.

For this role you must be based in Christchurch, with flexible working arrangements and genuinely family-friendly hours.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing data services using Databricks and modern data warehousing platforms
• Designing, building, and improving end-to-end data pipelines across ingestion, processing, quality, and storage
• Leading by example through strong engineering practices, mentoring, and technical guidance
• Working across Medallion-style architectures
• Building and optimising pipelines using Python, PySpark, SQL, and Delta Lake
• Collaborating closely with analysts, engineers, and non-technical stakeholders in a project environment
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and improving deployment and reliability practices

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer working in complex data environments
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks (Delta Lake, notebooks, SQL/Python, orchestration)
• Solid understanding of data engineering patterns including ingestion, transformation, data quality, and storage
• Experience designing ETL/ELT pipelines and data models for analytical use cases
• Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL
• Experience with cloud data warehouses (e.g. Azure SQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Synapse)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab)
• Experience working in Agile, cross-functional teams
• A collaborative mindset — attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn matter as much as technical skill

Why join

• Work on data products that contribute to meaningful, real-world outcomes
• Senior role with space to lead, mentor, and shape technical direction
• Fixed-term role through June 2027 offering stability and interesting project work
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly hours
• Competitive salary range and strong employee benefits
• Supportive environment that invests in learning and professional growth

About the culture
This is a values-led, inclusive environment where people are encouraged to be themselves, work collaboratively, and keep improving how things are done. The culture emphasises trust, learning, and delivering high-quality outcomes that matter.

How to apply
Apply with your CV or contact James Hurren at jamesh@potentia.co.nz for a confidential discussion.