Platform Lead - Data
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand · Full Time
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- Tertiary qualification or relevant professional certifications in data engineering, analytics, cloud platforms, or AI, or equivalent practical experience.
- Eligibility
- Applicants must possess legal rights to reside and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
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Job description
Role Overview
Join NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi as the Platform Lead - Data, heading up enterprise data platforms that drive trusted analytics, reporting, and AI to support better decision-making and improved transport outcomes in New Zealand. This pivotal leadership position, based within the Chief Technology Office, will guide the strategy, architecture, delivery, and operational effectiveness of the organisation’s modern data platform capabilities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Define and execute the enterprise data platform roadmap ensuring scalability, security, resilience, and alignment with organisational goals.
- Drive the advancement of a contemporary data and analytics ecosystem incorporating Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Azure services.
- Provide technical leadership in areas such as data engineering, enablement of analytics, self-service reporting, platform reliability, and operational excellence.
- Strengthen governance, security, performance, and cost management to ensure stakeholder confidence in data services.
- Lead cross-disciplinary platform teams adopting Agile, DevOps, and automation-first methodologies.
- Collaborate with digital, business, and delivery partners to develop valuable data products, analytics solutions, and AI applications across NZTA.
Candidate Profile
- Extensive experience steering enterprise data platform strategy, architecture, deployment, and operations in complex or large-scale environments.
- Demonstrated technical mastery of modern data platforms, particularly Databricks, with familiarity in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Services, and lakehouse architectures highly regarded.
- Proven success in leading cross-functional teams to deliver intricate technological solutions via clear direction and prioritisation in a collaborative environment.
- Solid understanding of data engineering principles, data quality, governance frameworks, security, privacy considerations, and operational resilience.
- Experience managing platform roadmaps, setting investment priorities, overseeing vendor relationships, and assessing technological risks.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing abilities capable of delivering strategic and technical advice to senior leadership.
- Possession of tertiary qualifications, pertinent professional certifications, or equivalent hands-on experience in domains such as data engineering, analytics, cloud platforms, or AI.
The ideal candidate will also show knowledge of or openness to learning about Te Ao Māori, promoting tikanga and Te Reo Māori, as well as understanding or appreciating Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its importance within public sector operations.
About NZ Transport Agency - Te Aukaha | Digital
The Digital division enhances service delivery, decision-making, and user interactions with NZTA through modern and tailored digital and technology solutions. The Chief Technology Office acts as a strategic enabler ensuring that digital capabilities, platforms, and leadership support NZTA's operational needs, regulatory duties, and transport future vision, focusing on delivering value, efficiency, and outstanding customer experience.
What You Will Receive
- Competitive remuneration and benefits.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Exposure to advanced cloud, analytics, and AI technologies.
- A supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace culture.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Five weeks of annual leave.
- Additional protections including Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance.
Additional Information
Applicants must have legal authorization to live and work in New Zealand. The organisation practices equal employment opportunity, values diversity and inclusion, and offers support for access requirements during recruitment.
Applications close on 26 August 2026. Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may begin immediately and the position could close early.