Data Engineer at Westpac New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Development Principles, Application Development Lifecycle, HDFS, SPARK, Scala, PySpark, Kafka, Java, Python, Git, Virtualisation, AWS, Cloud, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Service Delivery

Industry

Banking

Description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role The Transaction Data Product (TDP) Service is an integral part of the Technology Engineering team under the DPAI service. TDP’s mission is to deliver top-notch data products that serve as the ultimate provider for all WNZL transactions to our consumers. We're a dynamic group of skilled professionals who thrive on collaboration and innovation. This role will involve data engineering duties, technical and domain expertise to both users and IT employees, covering all aspects of the design, build, maintain, configuration, testing and enhancement. Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? Essential: • Working knowledge of Software / Application Development principles, lifecycle, models and application development concepts. • Able to understand new development techniques and vendor products • Validate functionality and performance of new development projects within the corresponding application system. • Apache data ecosystem: HDFS; SPARK, Scala/PySpark • Kafka, Java, Python, Git, Virtualisation expertise • Virtualisation especially AWS / Cloud • Diagnose and solve technical issued that may arise during the application life cycle. • Participate in projects and planning sessions as required. • Applies effective Quality Assurance and process improvement activities. • Tertiary level qualifications in Computer Science, Business or an associated discipline. • Certification for relevant technical and management disciplines. • Experience working in a collaborative team environment. Preferred: • Tertiary level qualifications in Computer Science, Business or an associated discipline. • Certification for relevant technical and management disciplines. • Awareness of the latest data technology trends and products on the market to assist in proposing solutions for data use cases • Demonstrated relevant IT experience in application development. • Technology Domain Knowledge – Applications. • Experience in IT Quality processes. • Demonstrated ability to manage & resolve service and operational problems, including root cause analysis. • Demonstrated experience of analysis, assessment and delivery of appropriate recommendations. • Proven ability to own tasks, issues & plans and manage / drive them through to completion. • Experience in driving work to completion that requires others to actually undertake the work or associated tasks. • General banking experience. • Understanding of Service Delivery. Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including: • 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best • Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year • Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme • Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility • Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers • School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday • 2 Volunteer days per year Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together. What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you! Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now! Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater Applications close: 12 March 2026 Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them. Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated.

Responsibilities

This role involves data engineering duties, applying technical and domain expertise to users and IT employees across the design, build, maintenance, configuration, testing, and enhancement of data products for transaction data.