Senior Data Engineer

• Significant data transformation career opportunity; electricity sector
• Modern tools and technologies; supportive team; great culture
• Hawke’s Bay location; assistance with relocation expenses (if required)

About Unison Networks:

Our client, Unison Networks Limited, owns, manages and operates the electricity distribution network that serves the Hawke’s Bay, Taupo and Rotorua regions. Unison’s vision is to lead a sustainable energy future that supports consumer’s changing energy needs, while enabling their communities to prosper for generations to come.

Since their founding in 1924, they have grown to become a Group of specialist companies operating in the electricity sector, with a customer base spanning the globe, and operations in New Zealand, Australia, and Indonesia.

The Opportunity:

As a Senior Data Engineer, you’ll work as part a highly engaged, future-focussed team of professionals who are leading Unison’s data transformation journey. This includes:

• Leveraging the power of Databricks, Microsoft Fabric and cloud integration platforms
• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and systems to support Unison’s data needs
• Creating data solutions that make a real difference to Unison’s business users
• Working closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure data accessibility, quality, and security

What You’ll Bring:

• Relevant experience as an Azure Databricks Data Engineer with current, demonstrable experience using DBT in Databricks
• Experience with change and release management within Databricks and Microsoft Fabric using Azure DevOps
• Strong demonstrable experience with SQL and Python in Azure Databricks notebooks
• Experience with data modelling and data visualization techniques and tools (PowerBI)
• Strong understanding of data warehousing techniques with experience designing and building dimensional models
• Hands-on in your approach, with the ability to contribute at a “senior” level
• Proven ability to mentor/coach team members on data engineering workflows and tools within the Databricks environment
• Proven ability to seamlessly integrate into an innovative team culture and develop great customer relationships
• A relevant tertiary qualification in IT, with a preference for data management and analytics
• The right to work in New Zealand and the desire to live and build your career in Hawke’s Bay

As a Valued Unison Team Member, You’ll Enjoy:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where fresh thinking and innovation is encouraged
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career advancement
• A competitive remuneration package, including Life Insurance, Health Insurance, and other subsidies to enjoy an active and healthy Hawke’s Bay lifestyle
• Relocation assistance (if required)

Act Now!

If you are excited by this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below, attaching your CV and Cover Letter.

We will be reviewing applications as soon as they come through, so please apply as soon as you are able. If you have any questions about this role, please call Ian Beattie at Pipeline Recruitment on (06) 835-4550 for a confidential discussion.