KO WAI MĀTOU I ABOUT SKY  

Welcome to Rangiata | Sky, the ultimate entertainment destination that connects Kiwis to the stories and sport they love, in ways tailored just for them. Our Sky crew work tirelessly to ensure we are Aotearoa's most engaging and essential media company. 

We're incredibly proud of our achievements, but that doesn't mean we're satisfied. As innovators, we constantly challenge ourselves to redefine boundaries and adapt to the ever-changing marketplace. 

Come be your authentic self at Sky, where we actively listen and adapt to create shared experiences that excite both our customers and our crew.  

At Sky, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants of all gender identities to apply. To better reflect and respect the spectrum of identities, we’ve included a "Diverse" option for those who identify as non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, or outside the male/female binary. 

TE TŪRANGA I THE ROLE: 

We’re looking for a talented Data Engineer to join Sky and help shape the future of our data capability. You’ll be part of a passionate Data Engineering team, responsible for enhancing and supporting our Snowflake data platform. This hands-on technical role focuses on building and optimising data pipelines, managing platform performance, and enabling scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions that power decision-making across the business. 

Reporting to the Manager – Analytics & BI, you’ll work closely with the wider Data & Business Intelligence team to deliver our data roadmap, ensuring quality, reliability, and automation are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re an innovative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves turning information into actionable insights, we’d love to hear from you. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Monitoring and maintaining Snowflake performance, security, and cost optimisation. 
• Designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable data ingestion pipelines. 
• Integrating data from diverse sources using ETL/ELT frameworks. 
• Building CI/CD pipelines and implementing infrastructure-as-code. 
• Collaborating across teams to ensure data quality, governance, and continuous improvement. 

NGĀ PŪKENGA ME NGĀ WHEAKO I WHAT YOU WILL BRING  

You’ll bring proven experience in building and maintaining data platforms, with strong technical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. You’ll be passionate about leveraging modern data tools and practices to deliver secure, high-quality, and future-ready data solutions. 

ESSENTIAL 

• 5+ years’ experience in databases, data engineering tools, and analysis. 
• Proficiency in Snowflake, AWS, and ETL tools such as NiFi. 
• Strong skills in SQL and modern programming languages such as Python. 
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows. 
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills. 

PREFERRED 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field. 
• Experience working across a modern data stack, particularly combining Snowflake, AWS, NiFi, and dbt in integrated workflows. 
• Background in subscriber-based or high-volume data environments. 

KO NGĀ HUANGA I WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

As part of the Sky crew, you’ll enjoy a range of great benefits – from free Sky, Sky Sport Now and Neon, to discounted Southern Cross health insurance and YMCA gym memberships. We offer free onsite parking at our Mt Wellington and Albany office, and we’re big on supporting your growth with exciting career development opportunities. 

ME PĒHEA TE TONO I HOW TO APPLY  

If you’re ready to take on a role where your expertise will directly impact how we deliver insights and value to our customers, people, and shareholders, apply now and help us shape Sky’s data future. Please note that you must have the right to work in New Zealand or hold a valid work visa for at least 12 months from joining Sky. 

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, and once we’ve found the right addition to our Sky Crew, we’ll blow the final whistle on this ad. If you’re ready to get off the sidelines and into the action, apply now. 

At Sky, we understand that conventional recruitment processes may limit some individuals. That's why we strive to support all candidates, offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you need any accommodations, please reach out to us at Sky jobs, jobs@sky.co.nz. 

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Sky has established partnerships with a small number of preferred recruitment agencies, and we will not engage with unsolicited communication outside of this pool.