Principal Engineer SAP SRE

Kia ora!
 At Air New Zealand were not just about flying were about creating exceptional experiences for our customers and employees alike. As a global leader in aviation we rely on cuttingedge technology and innovative solutions to ensure our operations run smoothly efficiently and safely. Were looking for talented individuals to join our technology team and help us continue to innovate and lead the way forward.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer SAP SRE to be a part of our Engineering and Maintenance Ruru squad of Engineering Tribe. This role will be under the Dev Ops chapter area reporting to the Chapter Lead of Site Reliability Engineering and will be based at the Auckland Airport. As part of the role youll be on an 24/7 oncall roster and will receive an additional oncall allowance for the time rostered on.

In this senior technical role you will be responsible for leading the design implementation and support of SAP solutions across our enterprise ensuring they meet the needs of the business. Youll work closely with crossfunctional teams both within IT and other business units to deliver robust scalable solutions that drive business value and improve

The Role You Will Play:

• Lead the design and implementation of SAP solutions including SAP ECC S/4HANA and SAP BTP (both cloud and onpremise) ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Own and drive the SAP technology roadmap collaborating with stakeholders to ensure scalable futureproof architecture.
• Research products and technologies to support purchasing decisions and conduct costbenefit and ROI analyses for proposed solutions.
• Manage and optimize SAP environments (S/4HANA ECC SAP BTP) to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across SAP ERP and BTP platforms.
• Participate in a 24/7 oncall rotation to maintain system uptime and address critical incidents promptly.
• Oversee SAP databases (HANA Oracle) ensuring performance backups high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
• Manage security protocols including certificates trust configurations (SAML/OAuth) and encryption keys to ensure secure system communication and compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors for support licensing issue resolution and technology opportunities.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build strong professional relationships across diverse teams and departments.

What You Will Bring to This Role:

• Proven experience as an SAP BASIS Engineer or Consultant with a strong technical background in SAP solutions including SAP BTP.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP S/4HANA SAP ECC SAP Cloud Solutions and SAP BTP technologies.
• Experience leading complex SAP projects including ERP upgrades migrations and SAP Cloud Solutions in an enterprise environment.
• Strong problemsolving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to think strategically and execute effectively in SAP and BTP environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams and organizational levels.
• Experience with system integration data migration and cloud technologies particularly SAP BTP is a plus.
• Familiarity with 24/7 oncall rotations managing critical incidents and ensuring swift resolution of urgent issues.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team and contribute to an agile work environment.
• SAP certifications especially those related to SAP BTP are highly desirable.

What Can We Offer You:
 At Air New Zealand we offer more than just a job we provide a chance to be part of an exciting innovative company thats shaping the future of aviation. Youll work with passionate talented people in a collaborative environment that values creativity problemsolving and technical excellence.

Additional Information :

At Air New Zealand we are proudly committed to diversity equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds including those with a disability additional health and mental health needs and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles.

If you have encountered any accessibility barriers and require further information or reasonable accommodations to our recruitment process please reach out to the recruiter listed on this job advert so they are able to support you to freely participate equitably in our recruitment and selection process.

Whia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina.

Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near seize them and make them your reality.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime