Data Engineer

THE OPPORTUNITY

NZME is on the hunt for a talented

Data Engineer

to join our Commercial Platforms team. This is your chance to architect and maintain the data platforms that power our business decisions, insights, and innovation. From cloud to on-premise, you’ll be at the heart of our data transformation journey—enabling Analysts, Data Scientists, and stakeholders to unlock the full potential of our data.

How You’ll Do It

You’ll engineer hybrid data platforms and ETL pipelines across

Google BigQuery

and

MS SQL Server

, ensuring performance, scalability, and security. Your toolkit will include:

Designing and deploying robust data pipelines and APIs (RESTful \& SOAP).

Supporting and optimising on-premise SQL Server databases.

Enabling analytics through scalable data models and clean datasets for tools like Power BI.

Collaborating across teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Upholding data governance, privacy, and compliance standards.

You’ll also champion CI/CD practices, API security protocols, and data quality frameworks—making sure our data is accurate, timely, and trusted.

About You

You’re a detail-driven problem solver with a passion for data architecture. You bring:

Proven experience with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, or AWS) and cloud-native tools.

Advanced skills in SQL, Python, and scripting (PowerShell, Bash).

Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, and data orchestration tools like Airflow or Apache NiFi.

A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills—able to bridge technical and non-technical worlds.

A commitment to continuous learning and personal development.

What’s On Offer

A dynamic, supportive team environment at NZME.

Opportunities to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of media.

Flexible working arrangements and a culture that values wellbeing.

Access to professional development and growth pathways.

A chance to make a real difference in how data drives decisions across the business.

All applicants will be asked about their working rights in New Zealand (e.g., citizen, resident, visa, no visa).

**New Zealand Media and Entertainment is NZ's premium integrated media group. We keep Kiwis in the know about what matters most to them, and dig into what’s going on in the world and why, as well as shining a light on the latest and greatest in news and entertainment. Combining radio, digital, and print we reach more than over 3.6 million* Kiwis every week.

We are home to more than 50 of Aotearoa’s award-winning media brands - each with its own voice, and each powered by the country’s top media personalities, journalists, broadcasters, designers, writers, commercial thinkers, operations teams, marketers, digital and tech specialists and many more. You can achieve anything you set your mind to here – the possibilities are endless!

Come and join the future of NZME. Give it your all and enjoy the ride because this could lead anywhere…**