Applications Database Administrator

Victoria University of Wellington · Kelburn

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• Can you work effectively under pressure and adjust to shifting priorities?
• Have you got knowledge in underlying database architecture including, but not limited to, Oracle?
• Do you have experience in the implementation, support, and maintenance of enterprise critical applications?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role 

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Applications Database Administrator to join the Application Support team within Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions on a 6-month fixed-term, full-time contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high levels of application and database administration support and system management, ensuring systems perform to user expectations, are secure and accessible, and service levels are adhered to, to ensure user satisfaction.
• Perform system reviews and undertake planning to ensure systems cope with expected growth and that systems complement planned or existing Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions systems.
• Ensure that known vulnerabilities have been addressed and that all reasonable precautions are taken to protect sensitive information.
• Plan and perform database and application layer upgrades and implement and configure software required to maintain all supported systems.
• Maintain an active relationship and liaise positively with vendors, other service providers, and the wider Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions team to support, maintain, develop, and address issues associated with key databases and applications.
• Maintain a high level of technical knowledge and take an innovative approach to achieving the required outcomes.

Applications from both senior DBAs and less experienced DBAs are encouraged, and an appointment will be made cognizant of qualifications, skills, and experience. 

Appointment at a senior level will require evidence of extensive knowledge and proven experience as an effective Senior Applications Database Administrator; experience in technical leadership of projects related to database/middleware and be able to demonstrate technical leadership qualities in both project and operational environments; and knowledge and experience of working within a large complex environment. The senior will be required to demonstrate role specific competencies at a senior level.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will have:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and enjoy helping others succeed through the use of the University platforms which we support. 
• The ability to keep calm under pressure and manage your time efficiently.
• The ability to balance the demands of both project and operational work while maintaining a high standard of service. 
• Understanding of, and belief in, the importance of responsiveness and customer service, and can nurture effective relationships with vendors, stakeholders, and users.
• The ability to maintain a high level of technical knowledge and bring innovation, integrity, and sound judgement in your approach to work. 
• Effective communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team, while also being an organised self-starter.

Key requirements:  

• Appropriate relevant tertiary qualification, industry experience or product-based qualification.
• Proven and extensive experience in the implementation, support, and maintenance of enterprise critical applications at both the database and middle tier levels.
• Extensive knowledge in underlying database architecture including but not necessarily limited to Oracle. Excellent knowledge of middleware technologies including Oracle Web Logic and Apache Tomcat.
• Understanding of change control processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and adjust to shifting priorities.
• Proven expertise in: Supporting and maintaining enterprise-wide applications in a secure, managed, and auditable manner.
• Proven ability to manage application and database upgrades.
• Able to coordinate, liaise and generally work closely with application vendors.

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Close date for vacancy: 08 November 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Michael Hikuroa (michael.hikuroa@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

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