Power BI/ Fabric Report Writer (Contract)
Lab3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services.
We are on the hunt for a Power BI/ Fabric Report writer for an initial 3-month contract.
You must be in NZ and have resided here for 5 years+ to be considered for the role (to enable government security clearance).
The role:
Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards within Microsoft Fabric
Create visually compelling and user-friendly reports aligned to business needs
Build and optimise semantic models using Fabric datasets
Write and optimise DAX measures for accurate calculations and performance
Work with data from Fabric Lakehouses, Warehouses, and Dataflows
Validate data accuracy and ensure consistency across reports
Apply best practices for performance, usability, and accessibility
Implement security using Row-Level Security (RLS) where required
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and refine reporting
Support report publication, workspace management, and documentation
Troubleshoot and resolve Power BI and Fabric report issues
The ideal candidate:
Strong hands-on experience with Power BI report development
Practical experience working in Microsoft Fabric is a stron preference
Strong understanding of data modelling (star schema, relationships)
Advanced DAX skills
Experience with Power Query/M
Familiarity with Fabric Lakehouse and Warehouse concepts
Experience connecting to SQL-based and cloud data sources
Strong attention to detail and data quality
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users
New Zealand citizen or permanent resident with 5+ years in NZ, thereby eligible for government security clearance
You should be available within 2-4 weeks for a 3-month contract on a daily rate
Based anywhere in New Zealand
What's in it for you?
Become part of Australasia's largest Azure engineering practice where you can sharpen your expertise and contribute to the latest innovations in tech and services. #thinkahead
Be part of a company that is leading the way in specialised areas and partners on high profile client projects - we are popping new logos every day! #winwithus
Work with a 13-time Gold, 6-time Microsoft Advanced Specialisation & 5-time Microsoft Solutions Partner (including Modern Work). You only get to this level with the industry's leading tech professionals - we are proud to have some of the best. #teamup
Thrive in a team that is always learning, always innovating and making waves on a global scale. #standout
Be part of a supportive working environment that values inclusion, flexibility, diversity and differences. #betrue
Work flexibly – we recognise the importance of your overall wellbeing! #Flexit!
Ultimately, we will help you to fear less, achieve more in a fast paced, innovative and cool environment - are you ready to accept the challenge? #fearlessachievemore
If you have questions mail me on [email protected] or call 0212379092. Otherwise apply now!