Data Infrastructure Engineer | Wellington City

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We are on the lookout for a seasoned professional with extensive technical expertise, especially in Database Management (SQ-Server & Oracle) and Data Engineering (Oracle Data Integrator) to provide operational support and administration for our heritage on-premise and cloud based infrastructure and technical services.

In this exciting position you will collaborate with a diverse group of talented and passionate individuals, all dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the Ministry. Be part of our growing and fun team, where your contributions will make a significant difference.

This position is suitable for an experienced Microsoft SQL-Server and/or Oracle Database Administrator or Data Engineer of varied skill sets who can combine technical and administrative experiences into motivating and inspiring themselves and other team members. The applicant must be able to work under broad direction that may often be self-initiated.  We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, where you can learn and grow both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

This is a permanent full-time position located within the Ministry of Justice National Office in Wellington. The successful person will report directly to the Manager- Platforms and Data Management Services. In this role you will:

• be involved in the full lifecycle and management of data and infrastructure compute services underpinning our business applications.
• design, build and maintain the databases and infrastructure required for efficient data processing on scalable and reliable data platforms.
• be responsible for meeting allocated technical and/or project/supervisory objectives, establishing milestones and assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities within the Corporate Services team.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in the role, you will have the following:

• solid technical data engineering and/or database administration skills backed by hands-on experience across a range of industry leading technologies
• significant experience with Oracle and Microsoft database administration procedures and best practice recommendations, specifically Microsoft SQL-Server, SSRS and SSIS and Oracle RDBMS 19x, 23x
• significant experience with Data Warehouse support and management, including data engineering best practice and principles, specifically including Oracle Golden Gate 19x and Oracle Data Integrator 12x
• experience across the full system delivery life cycle including programing/software development and systems design
• collaboration and communicating with a wide range of audiences on a range of complex issues
• have an understanding and appreciation of Tikanga Maori
• solid understanding of Agile and Development methodologies would be advantageous.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Digital is integral to how Justice thinks about, delivers, and uses technology. We are the core group leading the delivery of the Digital Strategic Plan, working closely with the judiciary, iwi and our Ministry and sector partners to ensure Justice mahi is best supported, enabled and empowered by digital.  

Within Digital, you will be part of the Platforms & Data Management team within Foundation Services.  This team drives delivery of all infrastructure and data management services in partnership with line of business application teams and common shared services teams to support the Ministry's digital services.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $103,226 and $144,034 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Wednesday 02 April; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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