• 1x fulltime position available, fixed term for 12 months!
• Role will be based at National Office, Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $125,926 to $139,459 depending on experience

We're looking for a highly capable Lead Data Product Developer with expertise in Databricks, AzureDevOps (CI/CD), and Power BI to join our flagship data products team! This role offers exciting opportunities to work with a modern technology stack and our brand-new data warehouse. As a Lead Developer, you will leverage your experience and skills to support our transition to a new data platform and drive the continued development of our high-performing team.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Data Solutions team is building the future of data tools at Oranga Tamariki and is currently focused on contributing to a larger programme of work creating our new, modern data platform and data reporting solutions.

We're a strong, experienced, and tight-knit team that supports each other and works together to deliver results that really matter. We value honesty, empathy, and curiosity, and are committed to personal growth. Our personnel come from a range of backgrounds and life experiences.

As a Lead Developer, you will be part of our team of developers across the full lifecycle of data product development - we:

• Engage with users,
• Design,
• Build,
• Test,
• Deploy,
• and Support.

Our job is to build what the business needs both now and in the future - so you'll have plenty of opportunities to engage widely and use your skills to solve business problems.

We're looking for a strong collegial and collaborative team player who can bring expertise to mentor and advise others in both our team and our expanding data community.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

We're particularly interested in people with strengths in one or more of the following:

• A solid understanding of data ecosystems and how data flows through them
• Proficiency in DevOps principles and the implementation of CI/CD practices, preferably with Azure DevOps
• Proven experience with Databricks and data-focused languages - ideally SQL, M, DAX, and Python/PySpark
• Proven experience with star schemas or other data model designs
• Expertise in designing and building complex, performant, user-centric reports in Power BI or similar tools
• Fundamental understanding of ETL processes and building data pipelines
• Experience of coaching and mentoring team members, fostering a continuous improvement culture
• Can lead a squad of developers, overseeing the flow and quality of work
• An understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices is important - In particular, knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Tuesday 29th April 2025

However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.