Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Fixed term from asap through to approx. Dec 2026
- Join an organisation dedicated to helping our communities
- Be a part of an exciting transformation journey
Lead data migration and support the delivery of our Payroll and HRIS Replacement Programme.
Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Data Migration Technical Lead or Data Engineer to support our data migration and reporting workstream within our payroll and HRIS replacement programme. You will become the senior technical authority and trusted expert for all data migration activities. On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:
- Act as the lead technical expert for data migration, providing advice to vendors
- Facilitate workshops to drive development and solve complex data challenges
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
- Oversee data migration, focusing on quality and assurance
- Act as the escalation point for complex data migration challenges
This is a fixed-term role from now until approximately December 2026, offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a high-trust public service environment that supports both career and volunteer personnel across Aotearoa.
Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you'll bring to the role:
Bring your excellent Data Engineering experience to serve as the central technical point of contact, to ensure a successful and high-quality data migration from our legacy systems (PSe) to Workday (HR) and Dayforce (Payroll). You will have excellent analytical and problem solving skills to diagnose complex technical issues.
To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will:
- Demonstrated experience in a senior or lead role working on large scale data migration
- Strong proficiency in SQL and extensive experience with enterprise-level ETL/data
- integration tools
- Hands on experience with cloud data platforms including MS Azure
- Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to connect with a wide range of stakeholders
- The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear concise language
Ko wai mātou - who are we?
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.
Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.
- Kia Tika - We Do the Right Thing
- Manaakitanga - We Serve and Support
- Whanaungatanga - We Are Better Together
- Auahatanga - We Strive to Improve
Ko te tono mai - How to apply:
Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.
If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.
If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz. Please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
Applications close Monday 14th July 2025.
Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.