Database administrator
Also known as
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours
- Usually work in offices
- Need to be methodical, accurate and organised
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Manage databases
- Create computer system security policies
- Assess database performance
- Create data backups
- Improve software performance
- Write computer programming code
- Fix database problems
- Develop database requirements
- Improve information technology standards
- Collect technical information
Outlook
Database administrators remain important as New Zealand organisations rely on secure, reliable data systems to run daily operations. The role is changing as more databases move to cloud platforms and businesses focus more on cybersecurity, privacy and system performance. Globally, automation is reducing some routine tasks, but skilled people are still needed to manage, protect and improve complex database environments.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong knowledge of databases, SQL and data management
- Careful approach to security, backups and privacy
- Ability to troubleshoot problems under pressure
- Good understanding of cloud and on-premise systems
- Attention to detail and reliability
- Clear communication with developers, users and IT teams
AUT programmes
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
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