Data Engineering Lead Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Director of Engineering

at Pushpay (New Zealand) Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$250K ++

Lead multiple engineering teams through a major platform evolution
Shape the future of payments, data, and AI-enabled product capability

Lead multiple engineering teams through a major platform evolution
Shape the future of payments, data, and AI-enabled product capability

Shape platform direction, coach excellent people, and help lead the next phase of growth in a business where engineering quality really matters.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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Lead AI Engineer

at Essential Bulk Liquids Limited

This is a Full time job

Takanini, Auckland

$160,000 – $180,000 per year

High-Autonomy: Hybrid flexibility with a seat at the leadership table

High-Autonomy: Hybrid flexibility with a seat at the leadership table

Lead AI Engineer: Architect agentic solutions & RAG workflows to disrupt NZ's safety sector. High-impact leadership role using Python & LangChain.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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Listed two days ago

Data Engineer

at Sport NZ Group

This is a Full time job

Mount Eden, Auckland(Hybrid)

Help shape the future of sporting data in Aotearoa

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Director of Engineering

at Pushpay (New Zealand) Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$250K ++

Lead multiple engineering teams through a major platform evolution
Shape the future of payments, data, and AI-enabled product capability

Lead multiple engineering teams through a major platform evolution
Shape the future of payments, data, and AI-enabled product capability

Shape platform direction, coach excellent people, and help lead the next phase of growth in a business where engineering quality really matters.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Director of Engineering

at Pushpay (New Zealand) Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$250K ++

Lead multiple engineering teams through a major platform evolution
Shape the future of payments, data, and AI-enabled product capability
Influence technical direction at scale

Lead multiple engineering teams through a major platform evolution
Shape the future of payments, data, and AI-enabled product capability
Influence technical direction at scale

Shape platform direction, coach excellent people, and help lead the next phase of growth in a business where engineering quality really matters.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Data/Analytics Engineer

at Trimble

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Fair industry salary plus excellent benefits

Drive the evolution of our data platform and execute critical data projects
Implement and deploy complex classification algorithms (currently in Python)
Join a global tech leader that genuinely cares for its people

Drive the evolution of our data platform and execute critical data projects
Implement and deploy complex classification algorithms (currently in Python)
Join a global tech leader that genuinely cares for its people

Are you keen on a data engineering role where you can proactively break down data silos and shape our data backend and infrastructure?

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

13d ago

Listed seven days ago

Lead AI Engineer

at Essential Bulk Liquids Limited

This is a Full time job

Takanini, Auckland

$160,000 – $180,000 per year

High-Autonomy: Hybrid flexibility with a seat at the leadership table

High-Autonomy: Hybrid flexibility with a seat at the leadership table

Lead AI Engineer: Architect agentic solutions & RAG workflows to disrupt NZ's safety sector. High-impact leadership role using Python & LangChain.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Data Engineer

at Starfish Consulting

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Data Engineer

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Data Engineer

at Platinum Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunedin, Otago(Hybrid)

Hands-on delivery across Snowflake + Databricks, build high-performing platforms
High-impact projects with a collaborative delivery partner and modern toolset
Competitive salary, health cover, hybrid or remote work

Hands-on delivery across Snowflake + Databricks, build high-performing platforms
High-impact projects with a collaborative delivery partner and modern toolset
Competitive salary, health cover, hybrid or remote work

Lead modern data platforms. Build reliable pipelines and curated data products that drive business value.

Recruited byNicholas Clark

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

10h ago

Listed ten hours ago

Data Engineer

at Platinum Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Hands-on delivery across Snowflake + Databricks, build high-performing platforms
High-impact projects with a collaborative delivery partner and modern toolset
Competitive salary, health cover, hybrid or remote work

Hands-on delivery across Snowflake + Databricks, build high-performing platforms
High-impact projects with a collaborative delivery partner and modern toolset
Competitive salary, health cover, hybrid or remote work

Lead modern data platforms. Build reliable pipelines and curated data products that drive business value.

Recruited byNicholas Clark

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

10h ago

Listed one day ago

Lead AI Engineer

at Potentia

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead end-to-end AI delivery (models → MLOps → APIs → integration)
Influence responsible AI standards, tooling, and governance
Senior, hands-on engineering in a collaborative environment

Lead end-to-end AI delivery (models → MLOps → APIs → integration)
Influence responsible AI standards, tooling, and governance
Senior, hands-on engineering in a collaborative environment

Lead AI initiatives and deliver production-ready ML solutions across the full lifecycle—model development, MLOps, API integration, and deployment

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

AI Engineering Lead

at Robert Half Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

$150k - $160k p.a. + Bonus + Growth Opportunities

Lead AI and automation initiatives end-to-end. Build scalable solutions, drive strategy, and deliver real business impact across the organisation.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Lead AI Engineer

at Absolute IT Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

NZD 150000 - 190000 per annum

Build & scale real-world AI solutions
Greenfield role with high growth
Work with cutting-edge AI & Databricks

Build & scale real-world AI solutions
Greenfield role with high growth
Work with cutting-edge AI & Databricks

We’re looking for a Lead AI Engineer to design, build, and deliver impactful AI solutions that solve real business problems

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Analytics Engineer

at 2degrees

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Are you a Senior Analytics Engineer?
with experience using Git and modern version control practices?
come and join the Fight for Fair!

Are you a Senior Analytics Engineer?
with experience using Git and modern version control practices?
come and join the Fight for Fair!

Lead the way in shaping trusted, high-quality data solutions that power analytics and AI innovation

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior AI & Tool Development Engineer (Full-time/Remote)

at BW IP Holdings Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$75 – $95 per hour

Have the autonomy to shape our AI direction from the ground up, access to the latest tools and frameworks, and the freedom to work from anywhere!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Data Engineers

at RWA People

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Work on modern data platforms using Snowflake, dbt, Fivetran, Tableau & ELT best
Central location with hybrid work
Opportunities to grow within the company

Work on modern data platforms using Snowflake, dbt, Fivetran, Tableau & ELT best
Central location with hybrid work
Opportunities to grow within the company

Join a growing data consultancy delivering modern data platforms on Snowflake. Work across client projects using dbt, ELT, and analytics tools.

Recruited byJosh Hall

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Tech Lead (Integrations)

at Talent Army – Winner of Medium Recruitment Agency of the Year 2025

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Remote)

Own and lead a fast-growing integrations capability
Hands-on leadership across Node.js, TypeScript & AWS
AI-first engineering environment with modern tooling

Own and lead a fast-growing integrations capability
Hands-on leadership across Node.js, TypeScript & AWS
AI-first engineering environment with modern tooling

Lead API & integration delivery in a global SaaS scale-up, driving architecture, teams, and AI-enabled engineering.

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Data Engineer

at Meridian Energy

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead cutting-edge data/AI architecture in a dynamic retail environment
Use your modern data platform expertise to drive impactful solutions
Enjoy work/life balance with flexible work options and enhanced leave provisions

Lead cutting-edge data/AI architecture in a dynamic retail environment
Use your modern data platform expertise to drive impactful solutions
Enjoy work/life balance with flexible work options and enhanced leave provisions

Join our Retail Digital & Product team! Lead data/AI architecture, mentor others, manage pipelines, ensure platform reliability & drive innovation

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago