Database Engineer (Database Administrator) - Wellington

New Zealand Government
Permanent Full time Auckland, Auckland Computer Occupations
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Job Description

* Wellington preferred, but hybrid
* Full-time, Permanent role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role
We are looking for a passionate Database Engineer (Database Administrator) to join the Application Databases team within the Digital Enablers & Integration portfolio.
This role is responsible for supporting and maintaining 15,000+ application databases nationally, which underpin critical hospital, corporate, and consumer health systems. You will play a key role in ensuring database platforms are secure, reliable, high-performing, and compliant with national standards.
This is a hands-on technical role operating within a 24x7 environment, where you will contribute to the design, b...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent Full time
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: July 27, 2026