SkyCity Auckland is looking for a technically skilled and collaborative Data Engineering Technical Manager to help shape and deliver our modern data platform.
Mōu \| About You
You're a seasoned data professional with a passion for technical excellence and collaborative leadership. You'll bring:
10+ years in data engineering, with deep expertise in data warehousing and architecture
Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex data projects
Advanced proficiency in Snowflake, SQL, and data modelling (e.g. star schema, data vault)
Strong experience with ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like Azure Data Factory
Familiarity with CI/CD environments, version control, and automation tools
A user-centric approach to data design and reporting
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience mentoring and coaching within a technical team
Preferred: Experience with tools like Power BI, Business Objects, DBT, WhereScape Red
Mō te Tūranga \| About the Role
Responsibilities
As
Data Engineering Technical Manager
, you'll provide technical leadership to the Data Engineering team, guiding the design, build, and migration of SkyCity's data platforms. You'll be responsible for:
Leading the implementation of Snowflake and decommissioning legacy systems
Driving technical excellence and best practices across data architecture and engineering
Collaborating with stakeholders to align data solutions with business needs
Optimising data pipelines, performance, and cost efficiency
Ensuring data integrity, governance, and audit-readiness
Supporting innovation, continuous improvement, and team development
This is a hands-on role focused on delivery, influence, and enabling SkyCity to make data-driven decisions through a modern, scalable, and user-friendly data environment.
Ngā painga \| Benefits
At SkyCity, We Offer
A collaborative and innovative team culture
Opportunities to work on enterprise-level data transformation
Career development and training support
Staff discounts across SkyCity's entertainment, dining, and hospitality venues
A central Auckland location with excellent transport links
At SkyCity, our career opportunities are as diverse as our workforce. We don't just embrace differences; we value and support them. Our hiring is centred on capability and performance, regardless of gender, gender identity, race, origin, age, educational background, disability, or religious beliefs. We're here to empower you to shine. Our willingness to adapt ensures you can chart your path with us! Join us at SkyCity and be extraordinary by being you.
SkyCity takes its commitment to Host Responsibility seriously. Every member of our team, no matter their role, contributes towards SkyCity's culture of customer care.