Senior Database Administrator

Help shape the future of Education

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

We’re looking for a Senior Database Administrator senior specialist within Te Pou Kōrero | Digital and Data. You’ll own mission‑critical database services across on premises, hybrid, and multi‑cloud environments, ensuring they’re secure, resilient, and high‑performing.

This role plays a key part in our cloud and data modernisation journey, using automation and DevOps practices to build smarter platforms. You’ll work closely with cloud, infrastructure, application, and security teams to design and optimise database solutions across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services, while acting as a senior technical authority for database services.

Salary range: $100,296 - $121,490 per annum + 3% kiwi saver.  The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here. 

About you | Mōhou ake

To be successful in this role, you will work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across Digital and Data and the wider Ministry. You will bring a strong service mindset, sound technical judgement, and the ability to balance traditional database administration with modern cloud and platform engineering practices.

You will also offer:

• Extensive experience administering enterprise SQL Server environments supporting mission critical systems
• Experience operating database platforms across on premises, Microsoft Azure, and AWS environments
• Proven experience designing and supporting high availability and disaster recovery solutions in hybrid environments
• Experience planning and executing database migrations between on premises and cloud platforms
• Demonstrated application of DevOps principles, including automation and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non technical audiences
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

You will also demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development, and the ability to mentor and uplift others without formal line management responsibility. 

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Pou Kōrero | Digital and Data sets the digital and data direction that enables modern, efficient and seamless experience for those interacting with education services. The Group is accountable for the digital and data strategies and enabling capability plans, as well as maintaining the products and services. The Group provides overall leadership for development and implementation of integrated education and digital and data solutions working closely with other parts of the education sector and Ministry, enabled by a strong evaluation and evidence base.

The Group has both internal and external customers – with a strong focus on innovation by exploring new technologies and overseeing research, testing and prototyping activities.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Max Richards, Operations Team Manager at Max.Richards@education.govt.nz

Applications close midnight – Wednesday 8 April 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.