Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day.

He aha te tūranga - About the role:  

Start early 2026 | Hybrid (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch)

We’re on the lookout for an experienced and technically confident Database & Integration Administrator to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role is perfect for a seasoned DBA whose bread and butter is Microsoft SQL Server — someone who builds and optimises databases from the ground up, not just maintains them.

As part of our Database & Integration team, you’ll play a key role in the design, build, and optimisation of relational databases that underpin critical systems for Hato Hone St John. This is high-impact work — our systems support essential services relied on by communities across Aotearoa.

What you’ll do

• Design, build and optimise relational databases for applications and reporting.
• Develop and maintain secure database integrations for internal and external consumption.
• Contribute to data architecture and governance discussions to support scalable and resilient solutions.
• Monitor and tune database performance, implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Ensure the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (PII).
• Support automated reporting and proactive system monitoring to ensure reliability.

Ko wai koe - About you: 

You’re a hands-on, developmental DBA who enjoys creating elegant solutions from scratch and working within complex environments where performance, reliability, and accuracy matter.

You’ll bring:

• Extensive experience (5+ years) as a DBA working with Microsoft SQL Server in a mid-to-large New Zealand organisation.
• Deep understanding of SQL Server architecture, performance tuning, security, and integration.
• Proven ability to design and implement new database solutions — not just maintain existing ones.
• Exposure to modern data management tools such as Microsoft Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks (an advantage).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a focus on reliability.
• Full unconditional right to work in NZ
• Relevant tertiary qualification or Microsoft certifications (preferred).

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Monday 10th November.  

For further information please contact Lindsey Frankland at [email protected] or 027 309 8372. 

 
At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. 

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rerekētanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai.  E āwhinatia e mātou I ngā whakaaro rerekē, kia mahi pai I roto I ngā hāpori katoa.  Ko tā mātou nei haepapa, kia hanga tētahi āhuru mōwai mā tatou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.