Database Administrator

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

The Database Engineering area is responsible for the vast majority of database environments used by Westpac for providing world-class financial services to its’ customers.

As a member of this engineering area the role will share ownership of the database manage work in the Oracle Database Management Software Technology and play a key role in the design, creation, implementation, administration, maintenance, creation and support of database and related database tools and software that are part or interact with that software.

Provide technical (and other work related) advice to other Engineering squads, business users, Service/Product Owners, Architects, etc.

Mentoring of junior members of the team and providing consultancy on all Database aspects.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
- 5+ years relevant experience in a similar level.
- Oracle certification desired.
- Installing and configuring Database systems, patching and upgrades, designing & implementing new Databases and associated objects.
- Monitoring and reporting on Database service availability.
- Maintaining the development, testing and production Database environments including all aspects of capacity planning, performance monitoring and tuning of Databases.
- Developing, implementing, and auditing Database security.
- Assisting with developing policies and procedures governing corporate Database operations and related issues.
- Provide Database consultancy by delivering accurate, relevant and up to date (Westpac and Industry best practice) information to project members, IT team members and developers through the project and support life cycle.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac EDIT ACCORDINGLY FOR FIXED TERM/CASUAL
In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

- Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
- Growth and development - we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
- Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
- School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
- 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac - it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us - we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities - your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

Applications close:
19 December 2024