Data Engineer

Data Engineer 

National Support Office, Auckland 

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our team at Southern Cross Healthcare! This role will be responsible for engineering and maintaining data infrastructure and pipelines to facilitate efficient data processing, storage, and retrieval. 

The role will create data models and database schemas, develop ELT/ETL processes, optimise data performance, ensure data quality, security, and governance while integrating third-party data sources and APIs.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer (6 years) with a focus on cloud data platforms, building data models and pipelines.
• Expert knowledge of data modelling, data warehousing, and database management systems.
• Expertise in variety of programming languages and D&A tools in general (Snowflake, Azure, Dbt) are essential 
• Expertise in cloud-based data solutions and data engineering in the cloud.
• An understanding of data security, data governance, and data quality best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• The ability to work in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively.

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you: 

• Competitive remuneration package
• Funded health insurance
• Christmas and New Year breaks 
• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee referral bonus scheme 
• Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network 

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation 

Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals. 

Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.  

Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there. 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people. 

We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation. 

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora 

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare. 

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