BI/Data Engineer

Turn our data into the stories that shape RealNZ's future.

At RealNZ, every fiord we cruise, every mountain we explore, and every experience we craft for our guests generates a story, and somewhere in that story is data waiting to be understood. We're looking for a BI / Data Engineer to become the technical backbone of our Data Platform, taking information from source right through to a business-ready state that our teams can trust, self-serve from, and build the future on.

This is a role for someone who's as comfortable in the detail of a pipeline as they are explaining what it means to a stakeholder who's never heard of dimensional modelling. You'll design and build the data pipelines, models, and semantic layer that our reporting, analytics, and emerging AI tools depend on - embedding good practice and consistent ways of working across the platform as you go. You'll also lend a hand with Power BI and analytics development, and provide technical leadership as we shape our Data and AI strategy, from horizon scanning through to delivery.

Reporting to our Head of Business Intelligence, you'll work alongside BI Analysts and subject matter experts from across the business to translate raw, real-world data into models people actually understand and trust.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a data engineer or BI developer, with strong dimensional modelling and data warehousing chops

• Advanced SQL, and a good handle on pipeline and query optimisation

• Experience building and maintaining a semantic layer that turns models into business-friendly metrics

• A solid grasp of data governance and data quality practices

• The communication skills to bring non-technical people along with you

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

Experience with Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Coalesce, Power BI, or Python/R for predictive analytics will put you ahead of the pack, but a growth mindset and a genuine curiosity for good data practice matter just as much.

At RealNZ, we look after some of Aotearoa's most precious places – from Fiordland to Rakiura and the mountains in between. Being Real means bringing resilience, self-awareness, and a willingness to connect and collaborate to everything we do. If you'd like your work to help protect and share these places for generations to come, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a business that cares deeply about people, place, and the environment

• Enjoy some incredible staff perks! Bring a friend along to experience RealNZ's unforgettable adventures at a fantastic discount. Explore the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford & Doubtful Sound, dine at the famous Walter Peak and discover Rakiura. It's an amazing opportunity to experience the best of New Zealand without breaking the bank