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Senior Database Administrator

Posted on March 14, 2025

Auckland City, New Zealand
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

Worker Type:

Permanent

Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our Data & Analytics Platforms domain. You will be responsible for managing Oracle databases, by providing database services incorporating best practice design, development, delivery, and maintenance of database solutions to meet business needs.

This position can be based in either Auckland or Wellington based, and is a hybrid role with two days where you can work flexibly.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We sat down with one of our Platform Leads (who you would report to) and they told us the following about the role:

What are some day-to-day tasks the successful candidate in this role will complete?

Manage and maintain the Banks databases through BAU work, monitoring, backups and recovery, continuous improvement and provide day-to-day technical support of BNZ Databases
Mentor the team
Help to formulate tactical approaches to meet BNZ strategic goals.

What is the team culture and environment like?

We have a collaborative and supportive team environment. We value organisation and mutual support, with a good dose of humour.

What projects / work will the candidate be working on now and into the next year?

The focus for this team will be Database upgrades, migrations and new database solutions and intergrations.

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?

This is a newly created senior opportunity where you will be helping to build a motivated team while guiding the direction of BNZs future database solutions.

What skills are required for this role?

5-10+ Years’ experience as DBA designing, developing and managing production databases.
In-depth working knowledge and experience with Oracle, Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge across both platforms.
Query optimization and performance tuning.
Database Upgrades and Cloud Migration strategies.
Scripting and Pipelines.
Infrastructure knowledge in Linux/Unix
A working knowledge of Agile development practices (Scrum or Kanban).

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?

We are looking for a motivated and results driven individual. You’ll be conscientious with strong critical thinking and the ability to express their thoughts effectively. You will also bring your growth mindset.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

Please note: Advertising for this position closes at 11:55pm, Friday 21 March. We will be reviewing applications are they are received therefore may close advertising early.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us! We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it.

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”

Closing Date: 21 March 2025

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