Data and integration lead

Location: 42 Don Street, Invercargill Department: Information Services (IT, IS, IM, GIS) Employment type: Permanent Full Time About the role: We are seeking a talented data-focused IT professional to assist us with the designing, implementation, and management of our data and integration solutions. This role is core to our Council being able to obtain the information needed in a timely manner to make robust decisions, along with ensuring our systems have connections to the data needed to operate effectively and efficiently. To be successful in the role you will need:

• Previous experience in data engineering and data platform implementation (especially legacy migration/greenfield implementation)
• Experience with Microsoft Azure data services
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, and SSAS
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and C#/.NET
• Experience working with large-scale line of business enterprise systems and challenging business problems
• Deep understanding of data modeling/visualization, data warehousing concepts, and dimensional modeling techniques

Certifications or experience such as Azure Data Engineer, AWS Data Analytics Specialty, or Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer and/or integration engines and tools would be a distinct advantage. About Council: With 11% of the total land area of New Zealand, including Fiordland National Park and Stewart Island Rakiura, Southland District Council has the largest land area to manage of any territorial authority. The Council not only encompasses the management and improvement of physical assets such as roads, bridges, water supply, cemeteries, and parks but also the Southland community's social, economic, cultural, and environmental well-beings. Our 200+ staff are diverse in their backgrounds, skill sets, and locations, spread across three Invercargill offices (Forth Street, 20 and 42 Don Street) and seven area offices situated at Riverton, Otautau, Te Anau, Winton, Oban, Lumsden, and Wyndham. Make the move to Southland: Southland offers superb lifestyle and recreational opportunities, world-class sports facilities, affordable housing, and high-quality educational choices. And best of all, you’ll have the time to enjoy it. Our head office is based in Invercargill, but the options are endless - live in the city, close to the beach with views of the mountains, or on your own rural paradise. You choose. You can be 10 minutes from your home, work, sport, your child’s school concert, or a meal in our award-winning cafes. In two hours, you can be on the ski slopes, tramping in the bush, or enjoying bigger city attractions. If you are keen to make the move, relocation assistance could be considered for the right candidate. What's in it for you? Southland District Council recognizes that staff are our most valuable asset. We believe in supporting them in their training and development. We have competitive remuneration packages which are benchmarked against market rates and an environment that supports personal growth. If you are keen to join our team, then don’t delay; visit our vacancies website to download a position description and apply online today. Applications close 16 January 2025 Please note to be considered for this role you will need to be either a New Zealand resident or have a current work visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr