Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Join Us as a Data Engineer – Help Shape the Future of Aviation!

Wellington Central | Full-Time, Permanent | Salary range: $115,536 – $161,412

Why Join Us?

By joining us, you will be part of a team where meaningful work, collaboration and innovation come together to help keep New Zealand’s skies safe and secure.

At the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, we are constantly evolving to meet the demands of a changing environment and the aviation industry. Recent legislative changes, along with an organisational realignment, have opened exciting new opportunities across the Authority.  These changes are part of a broader effort to better position our teams for the future by enabling us to be more collaborative, efficient and effective in everything we do. 

As we step confidently into our role as a modern regulator, we are embracing intelligence-led, risk-based approaches that help us make a real difference for our people and the communities we serve – with a strong value-for-money ethos. We’re also committed to enabling aviation participants to support economic growth in New Zealand's aviation sector.

About the Role

We’re looking for experienced Data Engineers to help us build and evolve our data platforms.

You’ll be at the heart of our digital team, helping to build and evolve our data platforms that drive insight, innovation, and positive change. Your data engineering skills will help ensure that our data is trusted, accessible, and impactful — enabling better decisions and delivering real-world outcomes that matter.

With your technical data engineering expertise and collaborative spirit, you’ll contribute to a future where aviation is even safer, smarter, and more resilient. Together, we can make a lasting difference.

If you’re passionate about using data to shape a better tomorrow, we’d love to hear from you.

The salary band for this position goes from $115,536 to $161,412 with a target starting salary of $135,197. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader Authority for the same or similar roles. 

What We’re Looking For

✅ A strong background in data engineering and a relevant tertiary qualification.
✅ Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Databricks, and CI/CD practices.
✅ A great communicator — confident engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.
✅ Highly motivated, solutions-focused, and able to work independently.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful, we want to hear from you!

�� Submit your CV and a tailored cover letter (this will be a key part of our assessment) via the online application form.

We are committed to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment process for all. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know at recruitment@caa.govt.nz

�� Link to the full Position Description

�� Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 18 May 2025.

Shape the future of aviation. Power our journey with data.

Apply today!