Senior Database Administrator Auckland
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Position located in Auckland -
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Full Time - Permanent (40 Hours per week Monday Friday) x 2 Positions
He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi About the role:
As a Senior Database Administrator you will play a key role in ensuring KiwiRails database platforms remain secure reliable and high performing.
You will design manage and optimize enterprise database environments that support operational systems analytics platforms and strategic initiatives across the organization.
Working within the Database Services team you will manage SQL Server IBM DB2 and cloud-based database platforms while also acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for database technologies and best practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing enterprise SQL Server IBM DB2 and cloud database environments
- Ensuring high availability performance and reliability of critical systems
- Performing database maintenance including patching indexing monitoring and optimisation
- Managing backup restore and disaster recovery processes
- Monitoring performance and resolving complex issues through tuning and optimisation
- Implementing database security controls including access management and auditing
- Supporting projects with database design implementation and technical guidance
- Responding to incidents and providing root cause analysis to minimise disruption
Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou What you will bring:
- Strong experience in enterprise database administration
- Expertise with SQL Server and IBM DB2 environments
- Experience with performance tuning query optimisation and index management
- Knowledge of high availability backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Understanding of database security monitoring and compliance practices
- Familiarity with Azure SQL or other cloud database platforms is desirable
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Nōu te rourou Whats in it for you:
- Competitive salary plus a 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
- Staff-discounted Southern Cross medical insurance
- Discounts with a range of retail partners
- Discounted staff travel across the KiwiRail network
- Access to the NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust including holiday homes nationwide and wellbeing support
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression within KiwiRail
- The opportunity to support technology platforms that power an essential national transport network
Kua rite kia rite Ready to Make a Difference
If youre ready to help strengthen the database platforms that support KiwiRails operations wed like to hear from you.
Apply today and join us in building Stronger Connections for a Better New Zealand.
Rā aukati Applications close: 27 March 2026
Applications will be reviewed after the advertising period has ended
Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen
Applicants must hold New Zealand residency or citizenship
KiwiRail is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds abilities and experiences because together we are stronger.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Databases
- SQL
- High Availability
- PL/SQL
- Solaris
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Database Design
- Performance Tuning
- MySQL
- Shell Scripting
- Database Administration
- Oracle
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