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About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

• Permanent, Full-Time.
• Wellington Central.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join a high-impact team supporting the Ministry’s enterprise data platforms. This role is central to the development and evolution of our data warehousing and business intelligence solutions that underpin data and insights across the education sector. This is a core Data Warehousing team with the opportunity to contribute to defining ways of working and ensure collaboration occurs across both Data and Digital Delivery. Supported by Digital Practices, the team plays a key role enabling greater use of data for the Ministry, the schools, and our learners

Salary range $100,296- $121,490 per annum plus KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

About you | Mōhou ake

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Prior experience within the New Zealand Government would be an advantage but not essential.
• Experience in the use and development of data warehousing and BI reporting technologies.
• A good understanding of database and data warehouse concepts, with demonstrated experience in Ralph Kimball and data vault data warehouse approaches.
• Extensive use of SQL, SQL Server, T-SQL and ETL tooling, such as SSIS and BimlFlex.
• Exposure to working with agile software development methodologies and an understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience in data analysis, modelling and reporting.
• Advanced problem solving and data analytical skills
• Knowledge of software languages such as C#, Python or Java.
• An interest in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment automation.
• An understanding of data management principles, such as Data Quality, Reference Data, MDM, Metadata Management.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Matihiko | Digital holds the strategic lead on technology matters across the Ministry. This includes oversight of digital services in the Ministry, leading the cross-agency strategy ‘Connected Ako: Digital and Data for Learning’, enabling education system wide planning and investment in digital services, and ensuring the Ministry’s alignment with broader best-practice government digital and data direction and guidance.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Trisha Trainor at trisha.trainor@education.govt.nz

Applications close: Midnight Sunday 21st June 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.