Senior Developer, Data Integration
Deliver integration and technology enhancements as Wellington Water create new and improved technology solutions to support our regions critical infrastructure and assets.
- Various work programmes to gain new experience
- Petone based office, with hybrid WFH days
- Opportunities for career development and continuation
This is a six-month fixed-term position, covering parental leave, with a remuneration range between 98,925 and 139,658 (including KiwiSaver). Appointment remuneration will depend on years and level of experience.
The opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Product Development, you will be at the heart of maintaining and enhancing integrated data solutions for Wellington Water’s Digital Products and Technology Solutions. We’re seeking a skilled data integration professional to lead solution scoping and planning, deliver data enhancements, and support operational stability. Key responsibilities include ETL implementation, metadata documentation, performance tuning, and maintaining data quality. You’ll apply your technical expertise to ensure privacy compliance and alignment with enterprise architecture. Ideal for someone passionate about sustainable, integrated data solutions and best practices.
As Wellington Water embark on a journey to improve our system and technology capabilities this is an opportunity for you to guide the enhancement of new technologies and best practices and will be ideal for someone passionate about sustainable, integrated data solutions and best practices.
About you
To thrive in this role, you will have a background in, managing, and supporting integrated data solutions that drive improved business and technology outcomes.
Additionally, you will have the following:
- Five plus years of experience managing and supporting data integration solutions.
- Expertise in implementing ETL processes and data transformation using tools such as FME.
- Strong knowledge of relational and multi-dimensional data modelling and proficiency in SQL.
- Familiarity with publishing API services.
- Experience working in agile environments and collaborating within cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in integration scripting, with Python or Ruby being highly desirable.
- A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to apply best practices and innovative enhancements.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
For a full list of our employee benefits: click here.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.
Applications close: Thursday 15th May 2025
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here.
To apply for the role, click on the “apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.
- Department
- Corporate Services
- Role
- Digital Products & Services
- Locations
- Petone Office

Petone Office
Staff benefits
1. Inclusive Culture: It is important to us that people love our culture. We embrace a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at our core. Our team is united by passion, dedication, and a shared care for water and our community.
2. Safety and Support: We provide an Employee Assistance Scheme for crucial personal support, along with wellbeing and lifestyle education delivered through our Wellbe Team, ensuring you feel supported in and out of the workplace.
3. Health is Wealth: We prioritise your health with an annual voluntary health "warrant of fitness," immunisations, and flu vaccinations. Moreover, enjoy annual subsidised vision testing and contributions toward glasses to ensure clear vision.
4. Work-Life Balance: Where possible there is access to flexible work practices. And take advantage of our annual leave, reaching five weeks after three years of service, and 10 days sick leave from starting with us. In addition, take one paid day a year for your personal Wellbeing. We also offer parental leave and partner entitlements to support you during significant life moments.
5. Comprehensive Benefits: We have partnered with providers for discounted Southern Cross medical insurance, periodic vision and hearing tests, and eyewear subsidies. You can also access discounts at a range of retailers via Boost. Gain access to top-notch gear, machinery, PPE, and tools, fostering a safe work environment if you are “on the tools”. We also offer a staff referral bonus paid when a person is recruited for a senior front line position, and we may offer relocation support if you need to move into the district to work here.
6. Professional Growth: Grow your skills with a range of development opportunities. Boosting your personal and work career.
7. Community Connection: You can take one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity. And maybe join our active Waiata group and be part of a community that works together, sings, and thrives together.
About Wellington Water
Wellington Water is owned by the Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington city, South Wairarapa District, and the Greater Wellington Regional councils
The work Wellington Water does is vital and rewarding. We’re tangata tiaki for Wellington’s water, and caretakers of our water infrastructure. Every day, we work to ensure that our communities have access to safe, sufficient, reliable and efficient water services. WWL is growing, and opportunities are growing along with it. It’s a transformative time in the industry.
Senior Developer, Data Integration
Deliver integration and technology enhancements as Wellington Water create new and improved technology solutions to support our regions critical infrastructure and assets.
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