Data Architect | Principal Consultant (Data & AI)

Momentum JobAdder ·www.momentum.co.nz

Location Auckland, N/A, New Zealand
Work type Hybrid
Salary NZD 175,000 - 200,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Principal
Source Shazamme
IT & Business Transformation
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Data Architect | Principal Consultant (Data & AI) | Perm & Contract opportunities | Auckland based (Hybrid) | Consultancy

We are partnering with a leading specialist technology consultancy looking to continue to grow their Data & AI practice as they deliver complex data and AI transformations across some of New Zealand's largest enterprises. 

About the role
As their Data Architect | Principal Consultant you'll work closely with enterprise clients to design modern data platforms, define architecture standards, and provide trusted guidance over data, analytics and AI initiatives. 
This roles combines architecture leadership with hands-on technical oversight. You'll work alongside engineers, consultants, and stakeholders to shape solutions, guide delivery teams and ensure successful outcomes across multiple client engagements. 

Your key responsibilities will include: 
  • Lead discovery workshops, architecture assessments and solution design engagements. 
  • Design modern cloud-based data platforms across Databricks, Snowflake, MS Fabric and Azure. 
  • Develop architecture patterns, governance frameworks and data platform standards. 
  • Guide data modelling, integration, analytics, and AI enablement initiatives. 
  • Provide architectural oversight throughout project delivery lifecycles. 
  • Support solution shaping, estimation, and pre-sales activities. 
About you
You are comfortable moving between the boardroom ad the delivery team. You have strong consulting capability, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven track record designing scalable cloud data platforms. You'll bring:
  • 8+ years' experience across data engineering, analytics, architecture or related disciplines.
  • Proven experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms and modern data architectures. 
  • Strong expertise with Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure Data Services. Combined with deep understanding of Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, and modern cloud-native architecture patterns. 
  • Experience with data modelling approaches including Star Schema, Snowflake schema and Data Vault. 
  • Experience supporting analytics, reporting, AI, and machine learning workloads.
  • Bonus: Experience within a consulting or professional services environment.  
If you are looking for an opportunity to influence strategy, shape modern data platforms and work on challenging projects with a diverse range of clients, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today and Luisa Larios (Luisa@momentum.co.nz) will be in touch. 

**Please note that only applicants currently based in New Zealand with the appropriate work rights (valid visa) will be considered.**

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Who is hiring for the Data Architect | Principal Consultant (Data & AI) role?
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Where is the Data Architect | Principal Consultant (Data & AI) job located?
The Data Architect | Principal Consultant (Data & AI) role with Momentum JobAdder is based in Auckland, NZ. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Data Architect | Principal Consultant (Data & AI) role remote?
Yes — the Data Architect | Principal Consultant (Data & AI) position at Momentum JobAdder is hybrid. Candidates based in NZ are preferred.
What does the Data Architect | Principal Consultant (Data & AI) role pay?
Momentum JobAdder lists the Data Architect | Principal Consultant (Data & AI) role at NZD 175,000–200,000 per year.
Is the Data Architect | Principal Consultant (Data & AI) role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Momentum JobAdder.
What experience level is the Data Architect | Principal Consultant (Data & AI) role?
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