Analytics Engineer at NZ Qualifications Authority, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Analytics Engineer

• Fixed term (up to 6 months – possibility for extension)
• Based in Wellington Central

Whakatairangatia ngā kete o te mātauranga ki te ao mārama!  E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo, nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa.

May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light.  We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

Are you passionate about Data Warehousing and Business intelligence? Are you experienced in Snowflake & dbt cloud, or a Power BI whizz? We're keen on either or both!

Mō te tūranga | About the role

NZQA is looking for Analytics Engineers to join our Data Warehousing team. You will ensure quality business reporting and measurement outcomes are created and supported within the Data Warehouse for the NZQA business community. This role will ensure solutions are created to meet organisational wide goals and adhering to formalised standards and processes.

The role has responsibility for:

• The overseeing the operational development of capability to support the systems development lifecycle (SDLC) of the NZQA Data Warehouse. This includes people, process and technology decisions
• Build data extractions and transformations to satisfy NZQA business reporting and dashboarding needs
• Initially being part of a team replacing our existing Crystal reports solution with a DW and Power BI solution

He āhei āu | What you'll bring to the role

 You have an extensive knowledge of data storage and transformation tools with a solid foundation in data modelling, and SQL. You would ideally have experience in the following capabilities:

• Experience SQL developer
• Strong skills in data modelling for Data Warehousing
• Experience working with Snowflake, Fivetran and/or dbt cloud will be an advantage
• Ability to get on with people, create relationships as well as the ability to manage your own workloads
• Experience in Power BI is also desired  

We're flexible in the skills we need. If you are a strong coder in dbt/Snowflake & not much Power BI or vice versa we'd still like to hear from you.

There is a TON of work coming our way so ample opportunity to expand your skills into new and interesting areas.

Ngā Painga o NZQA | Why choose NZQA

Join NZQA and help lift quality and trust across Aotearoa New Zealand's education system through world‑class assessment, quality assurance and qualifications. We are passionate about ensuring learners' achievements are recognised, allowing people to fully participate in employment, society and their communities.

NZQA is committed to lifelong learning and the diverse communities we serve. We welcome people from all backgrounds and provide a supportive environment for Māori and Pacific staff, including active networks that help guide and strengthen our strategic direction. 

Discover more about what we offer: NZQA Staff Benefits.

Pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values. If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click ‘apply now' to access these links.

If you would like to discuss further, please contact Andrew Smith on 021 840 321

To apply, please include your CV and cover letter, prior to or latest by 5.00 pm on Thursday, 23 April 2026.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this role.

NZQA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.