Worker Type:
Permanent
Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."
We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.
We are the Cloud Database team within the Engineering Products domain and wider Technology. The CloudDB team is responsible for enabling our delivery teams who need relational data stored in the cloud. We also support legacy databases running on premise and look to migrate those systems to cloud over time.
This is an Auckland based hybrid role with three days in the office and two where you can work flexibly. Anchor days in the office are Tuesday and Thursday, as well as a Monday or Friday.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We sat down with one of our Tīma (Team) Leader's (who you'd report to), and they let us know the following about the role:
What are 5 day-to-day tasks the person in this role will complete?
- Take part in daily standup meetings catching up on progress, roadblocks, and touching base with the wider team.
- Troubleshooting issues with our customers.
- Working on automation that makes our work more efficient.
- Identifying opportunities for improvement on the products we support.
- Take part in bi-weekly planning, retros, and other rituals the team runs.
What is the team culture and environment like?
We have a close-knit team that looks after one another. We are a supportive group and always looking to how we can expand our technical skill sets together.
What projects / work will the candidate be working on now and into the next year?
- Automation work to improve currency and system vulnerabilities.
- Support our legacy databases including after hours when ready.
- Contributing to the team building new environments for our systems.
- Support our cloud tooling and helping our customers to adopt them.
What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?
The most exciting aspect is the scope of work the candidate will have the opportunity to work in. There's a real opportunity to drastically expand their skillset in a myriad of areas.
What is the most challenging thing about this opportunity?
Supporting vital systems at BNZ that need to be ALWAYS on.
What technical skills are required for this role?
- An understanding of databases and the critical role they play in most systems.
- An understanding of the challenges development teams face and motivation to help them be more efficient.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
- 3+ or more years working in a collaborative technical environment.
What are some skill that would be nice to have?
- Linux administration skills.
- Administrative background for PostgreSQL and/or IBM DB2 LUW.
- AWS/Azure cloud experience.
- Infrastructure automation background.
What is your favourite thing about working for BNZ?
Working with people who are passionate about what they do all for an organisation that highly values the wellbeing of its staff.
Why did the last person leave this role?
Internal promotion.
What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?
- Pro-active self-starter who is willing to dive into new problems.
- Inquisitive nature, somebody who always wants to know how things work.
- Whether it's a process or a technology...you are looking for ways to improve it.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications close Monday 8 September at 11:55pm.
We review applications as they are received and may close advertising early.
Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand
This is an exciting opportunity to join us! We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it.
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”
Closing Date: 08 September 2025
Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.
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