Principal Data Full Time Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Senior / Principal Analytics Consultant (Auckland or Wellington)

at Acumen Consulting

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

The kind of day-to-day learning that comes from working with expert people.

The kind of day-to-day learning that comes from working with expert people.

The combination of deep analytics expertise and consulting capabilities is rare. If you have both, we’d like to talk.

subClassification: ConsultantsConsultants

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

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Principal Engineer

at BraveGen

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Own the architecture — drive technical decisions that matter
Coach and grow engineers as a core part of your role
Modern cloud-native stack — C#, AWS, and beyond

Own the architecture — drive technical decisions that matter
Coach and grow engineers as a core part of your role
Modern cloud-native stack — C#, AWS, and beyond

Principal Engineer. Coach developers, lead solution design, and work with a distributed team.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

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Listed nineteen days ago

Principal Data Engineer

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Location flexible within NZ

Work with Snowflake, DBT, Airflow, and modern cloud platforms
Flexible NZ-wide role delivering meaningful national health impact
Lead enterprise-scale data engineering initiatives across Health NZ

Work with Snowflake, DBT, Airflow, and modern cloud platforms
Flexible NZ-wide role delivering meaningful national health impact
Lead enterprise-scale data engineering initiatives across Health NZ

Lead modern data engineering initiatives at Health NZ and help deliver scalable, secure, and innovative data solutions nationwide.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

19d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Insights Analyst

at Plexure Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

2k training budget, insurance, meal vouchers, WFH+

Influence strategy, shape analytical thinking, and elevate the way we use data
Bridge commercial questions & technical solutions in a high-impact role
Enjoy paid wellness days, insurances, summer hours, dinner vouchers + lots more

Influence strategy, shape analytical thinking, and elevate the way we use data
Bridge commercial questions & technical solutions in a high-impact role
Enjoy paid wellness days, insurances, summer hours, dinner vouchers + lots more

Help shape how a global platform used in 65 countries by 300M+ people delivers commercial value through data

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior / Principal Analytics Consultant (Auckland or Wellington)

at Acumen Consulting

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

The kind of day-to-day learning that comes from working with expert people.

The kind of day-to-day learning that comes from working with expert people.

The combination of deep analytics expertise and consulting capabilities is rare. If you have both, we’d like to talk.

subClassification: ConsultantsConsultants

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

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Data Analyst / Senior Data Analyst

at Commerce Commission

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$91,432 - $134,499 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver

Champion the development and implementation of new data processes
Support the development of data capability
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Champion the development and implementation of new data processes
Support the development of data capability
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Join our team and be a catalyst for transparency in infrastructure performance!

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Engineer

at BraveGen

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Own the architecture — drive technical decisions that matter
Coach and grow engineers as a core part of your role
Modern cloud-native stack — C#, AWS, and beyond

Own the architecture — drive technical decisions that matter
Coach and grow engineers as a core part of your role
Modern cloud-native stack — C#, AWS, and beyond

Principal Engineer. Coach developers, lead solution design, and work with a distributed team.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Research Analyst

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Opportunity for strategic leadership
Influence tertiary education policy and practice through research and evidence
Contribute to a culture of learning and improvement

Opportunity for strategic leadership
Influence tertiary education policy and practice through research and evidence
Contribute to a culture of learning and improvement

Play a key role to deliver on the research and information priorities for tertiary education.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Software Engineer

at Cognex

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland(Hybrid)

$139,000 – $174,000 per year

Hands-on Principal Engineer role building global logistics platforms with .NET, Python & Azure in a hybrid Auckland team.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

2d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Principal Software Engineer

at Contented

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$180,000 – $220,000 per year

Own the architectural vision from infrastructure through to delivered product, making decisions that balance innovation with pragmatism.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

17d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Head of Data, Analytics & AI

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Training and development opportunities
Life and income protection insurance plans
Supportive Team & Working Environment

Training and development opportunities
Life and income protection insurance plans
Supportive Team & Working Environment

We are seeking an experienced Head of Data, Analytics & AI to establish and lead Watercare's enterprise data, analytics and AI capability

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

16d ago

Listed ten days ago

Data Analyst / Senior Data Analyst

at Commerce Commission

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$91,432 - $134,499 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver

Champion the development and implementation of new data processes
Support the development of data capability
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Champion the development and implementation of new data processes
Support the development of data capability
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Join our team and be a catalyst for transparency in infrastructure performance!

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Advisor Design - Wellington - Permanent

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$142,874 - $177,798

Shape service and system design at scale to improve outcomes for disabled people
Turn strategy into well‑designed, deliverable change
Permanent Wellington based role

Shape service and system design at scale to improve outcomes for disabled people
Turn strategy into well‑designed, deliverable change
Permanent Wellington based role

Play a critical role in shaping how services are designed, improved, and delivered across the disability system.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed nine days ago

Principal Advisor

at Hays | Policy & Strategy

This is a Full time job

Wellington

6 Month Fixed Term

Provide complex, evidence-based advice to support initiatives
Lead projects and develop workforce solutions
Build stakeholder relationships to drive outcomes

Provide complex, evidence-based advice to support initiatives
Lead projects and develop workforce solutions
Build stakeholder relationships to drive outcomes

Senior Principal Advisor leading workforce strategy and key initiatives.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Data Engineer / Analytics Platform Engineer

at Your Pet PA

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Remote)

$110,000 – $130,000 per year

Build scalable Snowflake data platforms powering analytics and AI in a high-impact senior engineering role across Australia & New Zealand.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

13d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Adviser Office of the Chief Science Adviser

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Provide strategic science advice to inform high-impact govt decisions daily
Lead analysis of complex science to shape policy and investment outcomes widely
Work with leaders and partners to embed evidence in decisions across MPI system

Provide strategic science advice to inform high-impact govt decisions daily
Lead analysis of complex science to shape policy and investment outcomes widely
Work with leaders and partners to embed evidence in decisions across MPI system

Help shape how science informs decisions that matter for Aotearoa New Zealand

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Principal Consultant

at Mobile Mentor Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Lead transformative projects with top-tier clients
Shape strategy with cutting-edge Microsoft tech
Thrive in a remote, client-focused leadership role (US time zone)

Lead transformative projects with top-tier clients
Shape strategy with cutting-edge Microsoft tech
Thrive in a remote, client-focused leadership role (US time zone)

Lead strategic IT consulting engagements, delivering Copilot solutions and advising executives to drive client success and firm growth.

subClassification: ConsultantsConsultants

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

9d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Data Engineer

at Plexure Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

2k training budget, insurance, meal vouchers, WFH+

Build solutions at scale! Our platform has over 300 million users
Enjoy paid wellness days, summer hours, dinner vouchers, insurances + lots more
Join a friendly team and a company than genuinely invests in your development

Build solutions at scale! Our platform has over 300 million users
Enjoy paid wellness days, summer hours, dinner vouchers, insurances + lots more
Join a friendly team and a company than genuinely invests in your development

We're looking for an experienced Python Engineer who enjoys solving data problems

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Analyst

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$100,934 to $135,076

Use data to shape primary sector policy and insights
Work with farm data to deliver benchmarking and models
Wellington City

Use data to shape primary sector policy and insights
Work with farm data to deliver benchmarking and models
Wellington City

Deliver data insights, model farm performance, inform policy, and engage with stakeholders across the primary sector

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Software Engineer

at Younity

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$180k+ for the right person with strong startup experience
Collaborative team + high-trust culture + real product ownership
Lead + strategise + stay hands-on while scaling a SaaS product

$180k+ for the right person with strong startup experience
Collaborative team + high-trust culture + real product ownership
Lead + strategise + stay hands-on while scaling a SaaS product

Principal Software Engineer in a growing SaaS company shaping product, scaling systems, and staying hands-on in a fast-moving environment.

Recruited byRachael Tobeck

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Data Engineer

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Full Time, 40 Hours PW
$135,000 - $145,000

Full Time, 40 Hours PW
$135,000 - $145,000

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of enterprise grade data solutions that power Watercare's decision making

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

4d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Senior Analytics Engineer

at ASB Bank Limited

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland(Hybrid)

Be part of a purpose driven team helping kiwi's stay One Step Ahead
Excellent career progression & hybrid working environment

Be part of a purpose driven team helping kiwi's stay One Step Ahead
Excellent career progression & hybrid working environment

Great opportunity to join us on our transformation journey!

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

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

23d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Data Analyst

at Stats NZ

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead analytical thinking and lift capability across teams
Analyse complex data using R, Python, or SQL to deliver real insights
Salary range: $97,270 - $131,601 + kiwisaver

Lead analytical thinking and lift capability across teams
Analyse complex data using R, Python, or SQL to deliver real insights
Salary range: $97,270 - $131,601 + kiwisaver

Choose Stats NZ to continue building a career that truly matters.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Advisor – Commercial Performance

at The Treasury

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$147,758.90 - $199,909.10

Lead the advisory process for the government’s substantial commercial dealings
A range of employee benefits including five weeks annual leave
Make an impact through meaningful work within a collaborative team

Lead the advisory process for the government’s substantial commercial dealings
A range of employee benefits including five weeks annual leave
Make an impact through meaningful work within a collaborative team

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced policy leader to join the Treasury's Commercial Performance Division

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Data Engineer

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Collaborate with our machine learning, product and platform teams!
Cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS, AI tools, CI/CD workflows
Great work culture and solve impactful problems at a global scale!

Collaborate with our machine learning, product and platform teams!
Cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS, AI tools, CI/CD workflows
Great work culture and solve impactful problems at a global scale!

We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to build the pipelines that make all of this work together!

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

12d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Advisor - Asset Data &Information

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Remote)

Work from anywhere in NZ
Influential role shaping asset data strategy
Improving health outcomes through better facilities, systems, and insights.

Work from anywhere in NZ
Influential role shaping asset data strategy
Improving health outcomes through better facilities, systems, and insights.

Senior Advisor role shaping asset data frameworks, delivering insights and enabling smarter decisions to optimise Health NZ's national portfolio

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Senior Data Modeller & Engineer

at Southern Cross Travel Insurance

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Own and optimise cloud data platform performance and reliability
Build and manage automated data pipelines and integrations
Enable high-quality data for reporting, analytics, and AI use cases

Own and optimise cloud data platform performance and reliability
Build and manage automated data pipelines and integrations
Enable high-quality data for reporting, analytics, and AI use cases

Senior data engineer role owning SCTI’s cloud data platform, building pipelines and ensuring reliable, scalable data for analytics and AI.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

20d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Data and Analytics Manager

at PGG Wrightson

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Deliver enterprise analytics and trusted insights
Lead teams turning data into business value
Partner with stakeholders to build trust and data adoption

Deliver enterprise analytics and trusted insights
Lead teams turning data into business value
Partner with stakeholders to build trust and data adoption

Lead analytics delivery at PGW-partnering with stakeholders to turn data into trusted insights, embed governance, and enable better business decisions

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago