Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Join NZ Customs as a Data Tester and embark on an exciting journey! This role is a full-time permanent position based in our Wellington Customhouse.
About this role…
Reporting to the Product Manager, Information and Data, this is a critical role which ensures high quality reporting platform releases. In this role, you will lead testing operations for the Data and Information Team. This includes the development and operation of testing solutions and the management of product releases.
The Data Tester will work closely with the Product Manager and other members of the product team to understand the technology roadmap, develop testing methods, and ensure data quality.
To be successful in this role the following knowledge, experience, skills and personal attributes are required…
- 5 years+ of experience in all aspects of data testing.
- Ability to navigate and leverage PySpark notebooks and Azure DevOps.
- Understanding of Microsoft Fabric or Power BI lifecycle management.
- Understanding of industry best practices and approach differences when releasing to different environments within and SDLC and via a CI/CD pipeline.
- Experience working within an agile enterprise reporting team.
- Experience working in a cross-skilled agile software team. Including a demonstrated ability to influence a team to adopt an improvement.
- Fabric or Power BI report development experience.
Qualifications…
- A tertiary qualification at least equivalent to Bachelors level e.g. BSC or comparable.
Working for New Zealand Customs…
To join Customs in any role you must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand permanent resident* and be able to obtain and maintain an Organisational Security clearance. A national security clearance to a confidential level is required for this position.
(*) A New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for the last five years, (including five years ago from the date of this application) and resides in New Zealand at time of application.
OR
A New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for the last five years, (including five years ago from the date of this application) and resides in New Zealand at time of application who has travelled out of New Zealand for short periods of time i.e. > 6 months in one of the following countries: Australia, United Kingdom, United States or Canada and can provide police certificates from those countries for the period of absence.
Because of the nature of Customs' work you must have a clear Police record. Organisational security clearances are mandatory and are conducted by Customs. You will also be required to pass a drug test.
You must have a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service towards a recommendation of suitability for security clearance at a higher level.
How to apply…
To express your interest, please apply online by submitting a CV and cover letter that demonstrates your ability to meet the competencies required for the role as outlined in the position description.
Please note that Customs will not accept any applications sent to an email address. All applications are required to be submitted online via our website.
Deadline for applications is 11pm, Wednesday 19 March 2025.
Please note Customs will be managing this recruitment independently in-house and will not be engaging with recruitment agencies at this stage.
New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. It provides equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.
Customs | Te Mana Ārai supports flexible working arrangements and welcomes the opportunity to speak with you about your flexible working requirements.