Data Engineer - Farm Source

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.

We love kiwi dairy farmers and think they’re pretty awesome. For generations they have relied on hard work, ingenuity, and each other, to create the kind of goodness that fuels our families, connects our communities and supports our economy.

At Farm Source, our team is driven by the same co-operative spirit that our farmers and their communities share. We make farming easier so farmers can continue to concentrate on what they do best - producing high quality New Zealand milk in the most sustainable way.

This means growing and supporting the right people - people with plenty of roll-your-sleeves up energy to rise to the challenge. Whether you’re on the farm getting your gumboots dirty or connecting over a coffee at our local stores, you’ll be getting the mahi done as part of a trusted team - backed by good people, the right products, innovative solutions, and industry-leading expertise.

So why not join us? Our regional structure and openness to flexible working means that there really is something for everyone. No matter your age or stage, our inclusive culture has created a place where everyone can thrive.

About the opportunity | Te whai waahi

As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for driving data-driven decision-making and supporting the sustainable growth of the dairy sector. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, develop data solutions, and ensure the integrity and quality of our data assets.

The Data & Insights Team partners with numerous Farm Source stakeholders. They are responsible for delivering timely, insightful, actionable decision-making information that is backed up with high-quality data design, data quality management, and effective user-facing solutions

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with team members, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to understand requirements and identify value-added opportunities.

Design, develop, maintain, and monitor key data load scripts and integration functionality to ensure seamless data flow.

Lead the design, build, maintenance, and extension of data warehouse, data marts, metadata, and data models for analytical and operational uses.

Ensure adherence to best practices in data warehouse architecture development, documentation, and version control.

About you | Moe koe

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Data Engineer with exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across diverse industries. Resilience, negotiation prowess, and a keen attention to detail are key attributes for success in this role. Your innate curiosity and passion for the agriculture sector, coupled with a customer-focused approach, will be instrumental in thriving in this dynamic position.

In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will possess:

Hands-on experience with cloud-based database platforms such as Databricks and Microsoft products including FABRIC, Power BI, and associated tools like pipelines, dataflows, ETL, and ELT processes.

Strong knowledge and experience with SSIS, including expertise in migrating legacy systems to newer technologies.

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as business, information systems, or knowledge management.

Expertise in SQL and extensive experience with database management systems, particularly MS SQL Server.

Proven track record in designing, building, maintaining, and monitoring data warehouses, data marts, and other OLAP systems.

Effective collaboration and communication skills to work closely with stakeholders in understanding requirements and delivering innovative solutions.

If you possess these qualifications and are eager to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply and embark on this rewarding journey with us.

The benefits of life at Fonterra | Te ora i Fonterra Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.

We offer flexible working to ensure the job gets done whilst being there for life's important moments.

With a global presence, a world of career opportunities awaits you.

We support your health and wellbeing with events, discounts on wellbeing products, and employee assistance programs.

We encourage lifelong learning and will help you develop your skills.

Enjoy discounted health insurance based on your employment type and location.

No matter your life stage or choices, we have leave options, including purchasing additional leave, enhanced parental benefits, and long-service leave.

Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations. Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let’s solve for better, together.

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