Data Engineer
12 months fixed term full time
Auckland based
Mō te tūranga | About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled data professional to design and build scalable, reusable data assets that meet evolving business needs. In this role, you’ll translate complex business requirements into intuitive, high-quality data products and act as a vital bridge between stakeholders and technical teams. You’ll collaborate across business units to understand data needs and deliver robust solutions using tools like PySpark, Hadoop, and Airflow.
Your responsibilities will include developing automated data pipelines, implementing scalable data models, and ensuring data quality, integrity, and governance. With a focus on CI/CD practices and database optimization (SQL/NoSQL), you’ll promote data excellence and inspire best practices across teams. Success in this role means delivering reliable, well-documented data products that drive analytics, reporting, and stakeholder adoption.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
Essential:
Relevant degree preferred
Data Engineering: PySpark, Hadoop, Airflow
Python, SQL
Understanding of database fundamentals (SQL / NoSQL)
CICD and GIT experience
Scripting and automation experience
Desirable:
Platform and data analytics experience
Working with Parquet, JSON and AVRO data
Azure / AWS Experience
Openshift (Kubernetes)
Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:
4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
2 Volunteer days per year
Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.
What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.
Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater
Applications close:
19 May 2026
