Oracle DBA

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Flexible working - work from home up to 2 days per week, 9-day fortnight

Annual salary reviews + p urchase additional annual leave

Make your mark in this brand-new role, join a growing team

About the role

We are looking for a talented Database Administrator (DBA) to manage our company’s database systems. BAU will be to install and maintain the database software, create storage structures, set up user accounts, debug malfunctioning programs, create backups, and regularly maintain the database security.

The successful candidate should have extensive experience with DBA front-end and back-end tools, excellent problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience with database management. Ultimately, a top-level DBA who can expertly manage WEL’s database systems to maximise performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Maintaining and managing database storage solutions.

Identifying and debugging malfunctioning programs affecting the database integrity.

Planning backup and recovery of the databases.

Working collaboratively with members across technology group to ensure the reliability and robustness of database services provided as a whole.

Monitoring and optimising the performance of the databases.

Maintaining the security and integrity of company databases.

Supporting continuous improvement in the use and performance of databases.

Skills and experience

Extensive experience in Database Technologies and industry certification.

Ideally you will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer science or related field.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a sizeable organisation, including database system operation and familiar with common database mechanisms.

Experience in Oracle/Microsoft SQL, especially in configuring, optimising, monitoring, backups and fault recovery.

Familiar with Linux, Shell/Python scripts and Microsoft PowerShell.

Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities.

A self-starter, hungry for knowledge, who works well with people and contributes to a positive team culture.

We are passionate about providing excellent service in the Technology team and will require you to have a demonstrable commitment to high quality customer service as well as high level written and spoken English language skills.

Best-in-class benefits

You’ll benefit from a powerful package of benefits at WEL:

Medical, life, and income protection insurance

Flexible working options –flexible working hours, ability to purchase additional annual leave, up to 2 days working from home per week, 9-day fortnight,along other options

Ongoing career development

Relocation costs

Most important of all, an excellent salary package

We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to take a drug and alcohol test before you join us.

About WEL Networks

WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses.

With around 320 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing. Our vision is bold. And our ambition even stronger, especially as we diversify from traditional ‘poles and lines’ to an innovative and sustainable business.

Ready to learn more? Start here

We actively value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage you to be the 'real you' in your application. Check out the position description and apply online with your cover letter and CV. We can't wait to hear from you!

Applications will be screened as they arrive, and we may move quickly to interview.

#J-18808-Ljbffr