Data Engineer

Ko Wai Mātou - About Us

Alliance Group supply exceptional grass-fed lamb, beef and venison domestically and across the globe; we’re a team who drive prosperity for our farming families and encourage flourishing environments for our people through our meticulous production values and reputation for end-to-end food excellence.

Alliance Group has an exciting opportunity to join our team in Christchurch as a Data Engineer

Te Tūranga - The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building and maintaining scalable, high‑performance data systems that enable reliable data collection, transformation and analysis. You’ll help the organisation maximise the value of its data by delivering clean, accessible datasets and modern pipelines that support business insights and decision‑making. Success in this role means delivering high‑quality data products on time, within budget, and aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain scalable pipelines and curated datasets that support efficient data collection, transformation and storage.

Ensure data quality, integrity and availability across all stages of the data lifecycle.

Integrate structured and unstructured data into cohesive data warehouses or lakes that are accurate, reliable and easy to access.

Partner with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.

Deliver data products that enable self‑service analytics and support the retirement of legacy data systems.

Apply data governance standards and collaborate with the technology team to ensure consistency, reuse and seamless integration of tools and APIs.

Monitor data systems, proactively managing risks through appropriate alerting and controls.

Stay informed on emerging data technologies to continually expand and improve the organisation’s data capabilities.

Ensure all changes follow approved protocols, including documentation, testing and budget alignment before go‑live.

You Will Bring

Ō pūkenga - About You

2+ years’ experience in a similar technical role (data engineering, development, or software engineering).

Experience with CI/CD practices, Azure DevOps and Kanban methodologies.

Working knowledge of Snowflake is highly desirable

Strong understanding of data modelling concepts, particularly dimensional modelling.

An agile, adaptable mindset with experience working in iterative delivery environments.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into simple language for non‑technical stakeholders.

Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams, take ownership and lead tasks or projects through to completion.

Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills for complex data issues.

Experience with data governance frameworks and data security best practices.

Familiarity with machine learning pipelines and integrating ML models into data workflows.

Working knowledge of Power BI or similar data visualisation tools.

Ngā painga - what’s in it for you?

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside a supportive, collaborative environment and a commitment to professional development, you’ll be empowered to drive growth, challenge thinking, and see the clear results of your work.

Also Enjoy

Health insurance subsidy for you and your family

1 Week Extra Annual Leave

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

Sound like your kind of role? Apply today and bring your expertise to a team where you can truly make an impact.