Data Engineer Simply Energy

Te Whiwhinga mahi The Opportunity 

This is more than a traditional data engineering role. 

Youll sit close to both the business and technology teams helping shape how data is used to solve problems improve outcomes and support future a small team environment youll have the opportunity to influence decisions build strong stakeholder relationships and see a direct connection between your work and the value it creates. 
 
In this role youll: 

• Take ownership of translating business needs into scalable practical data engineering solutions 
• Design build and evolve data pipelines platforms and reporting capabilities that support business outcomes 
• Partner closely with stakeholders across technology customer operations architecture engineering and the wider business 
• Help shape how data requirements are understood prioritised and delivered 
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution and modernisation of Simply Energys technology landscape 
• Support high-quality decision-making by enabling trusted accessible and meaningful data 
• Work autonomously while collaborating with a team of specialists who share knowledge and expertise freely 

Youll join a collaborative team where curiosity initiative collaboration and ownership are highly valued.

Qualifications :

Ko wai koe  About You 
 
Youll be someone who enjoys connecting technology to real-world outcomes. 

Youre naturally curious enjoy understanding how things work and arent afraid to ask questions or challenge assumptions. You like working directly with stakeholders can confidently navigate ambiguity and are motivated by solving meaningful problems. 

Heres what were ideally looking for: 

• Strong experience in data engineering and delivering end-to-end data solutions 

• The ability to gather understand and translate business requirements into technical outcomes 

• Experience working with data platforms pipelines ETL processes and data warehousing concepts 

• Confidence engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships 

• A proactive approach and comfort operating independently within a small team 

• Resilience and persistence when working through complexity and unfamiliar environments 

Bonus points if you have: 

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery 

• Experience working within the energy or utilities sector 

• Exposure to reporting analytics or business intelligence environments 

• A passion for using data to support sustainability and decarbonisation outcomes 

We know that great candidates dont always tick every box. If you dont meet every requirement but believe your experience could bring value to this mahi wed still love to hear from you. 
 

Additional Information :

We support flexible working where it works for the individual theteamand the main hubs are in Wellington and Aucklandand this role is best suited to someone who can work flexibly from one of these locations.  
 
This ad will close on Tuesday 4th of August but were considering applications as they come in so hop to it if youre keen! 

Contact is not a place youll stagnate. We are growing and offer superb learning and development opportunities along with abunch of otherperkslike free health insurance cover boosted KiwiSaver access to Contact Shares a Good to be Home annual payment toward your home set up & wellbeing a trail-blazing parental leave policy twice yearly payments towards our products if youre a Contact customer and more! 

Here at Contact Energy (Te Mata Hiko) we know our strength lies in developing a sense of belonging - one that helps us attract and retain people with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

Were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our customers and communities to help build a better Aotearoa New Zealand.

We have a rich community of talented people that we support to thrive at Contact.

Our inclusive hiring process is designed to embrace the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand ensuring a wide range of perspectives are included in our decision-making and helping reduce bias along the way.

The wellbeing of our kaimahi is super important to us.

We use employee insights to offer a range of initiatives and resources to support physical mental financial and emotional wellbeing including flexible working arrangements employee network groups and a market-leading parental leave policy.

At Te Mata Hiko we want everyone to thrive. We welcome applicants far and wide - of every age stage background and pride. Join us and be part of a team that values your passion and attitude just as much as your experience and skills.

Please note only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. Were not about box ticking so if you think you have what it takes but dont meet everything stated above please still get in touch. Wed love to kōrero.

Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time