Full job description

Work options: Hybrid

New Plymouth, Tauranga & Wellington with remote and flexible working options available

Flexi-time, flexi-locations, flexi-days, we do it all.
Fully subsidised medical and life insurance
Great career development and long-term career opportunities.

Senior / Principal SAP Data Engineer

New Plymouth, Tauranga & Wellington with remote and flexible working options available

About us

Our purpose is to connect communities. It’s at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we’re passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa on the journey to a low-carbon future.

Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we’re better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.

About the role

Powerco has a big focus on analytics and data management and needs highly skilled people like you to turn ideas into reality. Reporting to the Business Intelligence Lead, this role is part of Powerco’s wider Business Transformation function and will be pivotal in the success of our Business Intelligence Reporting and Development programme of work.

You will be part of a supportive and fun team made up of internal staff and contractors.
You will help to enable the business to improve data-informed decisions and automate processes.
You will be part of a major analytical platform modernisation project utilizing some of the latest technologies, working alongside other highly skilled data engineers.
This role also focuses on developing the business intelligence capabilities of other team members (via coaching and mentoring) and building out the Analysis & Insights practice to achieve a consistent and excellent service.

To be a success in this role, you will need:

Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and qualities
Strong at translating business requirements into a technical design and communication this with stakeholders and/or team members
Experienced with the designing and delivery of data flows and multi-dimensional data models
Experienced with analysing and resolving data and performance issues
5 or more years demonstrated experience in one or more of the following technologies
Data ingestion and modelling with BW/4HANA (or BW on HANA)
View design using BEX query, HANA view and / or CDS view
SQL development on HANA Cloud
Experienced with one or more of the following tools
SAP Analytics Cloud
SAP Analysis for Office
Evidence of ongoing personal development and learning
Coaching and mentoring experience of other team members and analysts

It would be ideal, but not necessary, if you have:

Gained experience and if you are comfortable with one or more programming languages such as SQL, Python, ABAP and ABAP-CDS
Gained experience with the delivery of reports and dashboards

Applications close: Friday 26 April 2024

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz

Senior / principal sap data engineer