Database & Applications Administrator

NZME keeps Kiwis in the know about what matters most to them - we do this across 50 of New Zealand’s leading brands each with its own voice, and each powered by the country’s top media personalities, journalists, broadcasters, designers, writers, and commercial thinkers and we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Database and Applications Administrator to join our team.

Based within the Technology department, this permanent, full-time position will fulfil a core role with two primary purposes:

- to ensure stable operation of databases in NZME. This includes design, installation, monitoring, support and performance tuning, and

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Ensure that databases and systems are stable, reliable, and highly available and meet the business requirement for service.
- Perform database and software installation, patching, upgrades and reconfigurations in a timely manner.
- Perform ongoing performance tuning and resource optimisation as required (in consultation with vendors/suppliers).
- Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues as required.
- Monitor database resources and health to avoid loss of services and ensure appropriate alerting and logging is in place.
- Assist in maintaining the integrity of NZME’s Technology environment in accordance with business needs, ensuring regulatory compliance, privacy and cyber-security best-practice is adhered to.
- Perform and ensure integrity of backups and restore of data as required.
- Provide continuity of services in the event of software or hardware failure.
- Demonstrate ownership of issues and solutions and be results-oriented.
- Ensure that users are granted appropriate access to databases and database systems and that system security is not compromised.
- Database security set up at machine and database level using Active Directory groups where possible.
- Database general trouble shooting e.g. killing locked spids, access issues.
- Provide Tier 2/3 support as required and assigned.
- Maintain system configuration, installation and as built documentation.
- Maintain system configuration, installation and as built documentation.

**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**:

- Must Haves
- Microsoft SQL Server - in-depth and up-to-date knowledge from an administration perspective.
- Microsoft Server Operating System & Application support.
- Detail oriented and possessing excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Time management skills and ability to work independently and get results.
- Ability to adapt to and handle change as well as multi-task & prioritise multiple responsibilities.
- Lateral thinker, ability to research and recommend the most cost-effective and innovative solutions for the company.
- Should Haves
- Development expertise (particularly SQL Scripting, Visual Basic (.Net), Windows Command Shell, PowerShell, ActiveX, Python, C#).
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar level role.
- Nice to Haves
- In-depth knowledge of databases in addition to Microsoft SQL Server is highly desirable (e.g. MySQL).
- Cloud-native database expertise.
- Relevant tertiary qualification.
- Advanced understanding of systems' methodologies, techniques and technology.

In return, we offer a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where we value the development and recognition of our people. At NZME our culture is second to none, where innovation and fun is the norm, and you’re encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We’re housed in state-of-the-art offices in central Auckland and are keen to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team
- Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit._