Title:  Senior Database Administrator - Auckland

• Position located in Auckland
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Full Time - Permanent (40 Hours per week Monday – Friday)

Position Description

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring KiwiRail’s 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 | What’s 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 you’re ready to help strengthen the database platforms that support KiwiRail’s operations, we’d 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.