Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team, with a diverse range of skills and experience, who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community, both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa, New Zealand to live, play and do business!
Our main office is based right in the centre of the region, right under our maunga (mountain), in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits, along with a rural lifestyle, and quick access to the sea, and breathtaking country.
Whakatakanga & Whanonga pono | Mission & Values
Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of our natural and physical resources, and advocating for the region’s best interests.
We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community, and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely, sustaining effective communication and teamwork, having the initiative and right to make mistakes, holding accountability for improvement, being results-driven, and holding high job satisfaction.
Watch the video to find out more about Taranaki Regional Council's kaupapa, culture and the impact of our mahi.
Job Description
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We’re building out our modern data platform at Taranaki Regional Council, and we are looking for a Data Developer, experienced with integrations across a hybrid environment (Azure Cloud an on-prem), to join our Digital Technology team.
This is a permanent, full-time role focused on enabling secure, automated, and governed data connectivity across our digital ecosystem. You’ll be working alongside our data, systems, and infrastructure engineers to design and implement robust integrations, APIs, and data pipelines using Microsoft Azure services. Your work will help ensure our systems talk to each other efficiently and securely, supporting analytics, operations, and compliance across the organisation. You’ll contribute to shaping how data is used and shared across the Council. You’ll help develop reusable data models, integration patterns, and best practices that support a wide range of initiatives—from environmental monitoring and reporting to operational efficiency and community engagement. This is a hands-on role with plenty of scope to influence how we build and evolve our data platform.
We have a number of exciting projects underway, and this role will be key to delivering the integration and automation components that underpin them. You’ll be working with tools like Azure Logic Apps, Functions, Data Factory, Synapse, and Graph API, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. If you enjoy working across disciplines and want to help build something that makes a real difference for our region, we’d love to hear from you.
Further details on the role can be found below on the Position Description link, or for any other questions please contact our People and Wellness team on recruitment@trc.govt.nz.
You’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, building reliable systems, and working closely with others to get things done. We like to set people up for success so you’ll be a leading applicant if you have:
• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline—or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience with Azure-based data solutions, including Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Data Factory, and Synapse.
• Experience designing reusable data models (e.g., star or snowflake schemas) to support analytics and reporting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Graph API and other tools for integrating legacy systems with Microsoft 365.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD practices and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep.
• A solid understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance in a cloud environment.
• Strong communication skills, attention to documentation and quality, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
What’s on offer?
Taranaki Regional Council is a fantastic place to work! We have a great culture.
• Five weeks + one day annual leave entitlement
• Active social club
• Onsite Gym
• Flexible working options
• Free car parking
• Training opportunities within each role
However, the best part is working alongside fantastic people who are truly dedicated to the Taranaki region.
The starting remuneration range for this role is $84,652 - $99,590 per annum (including KiwiSaver).
Interested? Here's How to Apply
Click on the ‘apply’ button, fill out your application form and add your CV and cover letter.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Taranaki Regional Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace based on different experiences, world views and a desire to learn. So, if you’re excited about this role, but don’t meet the criteria perfectly, we encourage you to reach out anyway. You might be just who we’re looking for.
Applications close 19 October 2025, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient, suitable applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
