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Contract Technology Delivery Lead (SQL data consolidation & migration)

Ref: JO-2609-363319

  • Environment: Hybrid
  • Contract Type: Contract
  • Starts: 2026-09-28
  • Duration: 6 Months
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Contract Technology Delivery Lead (SQL data consolidation & migration)

  • A role which has a deep sense of purpose to transform the society.
  • Being part of the National project – Consolidation and Migration of all SQL server instances
  • Challenge of working in a Large and complex environment – 3000 to 4000 applications, around 15000 databases
  • Exciting times – big tech roadmap clear with the organisation, transparent and more efficient
  • Hourly contract position within Healthcare
  • Initial contract of 6 months to start with chances of extension
  • Large organization with a clear long term technology roadmap
  • Open environment and well-knit team.
  • AUCKLAND preferred(Grafton based) OR Wellington
  • Flexible, 3 days a week in office
  • Quick joining preferred
  • 125$ to 145$/ hour (depending upon experience; Salary negotiable for the best fit with SQL data consolidation experience)

The client:

  • As Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest public healthcare organisation, this nationwide entity plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, equitable, and innovative care to more than five million people. It leads the planning and delivery of hospital, primary, specialist, and community health services across the nation, working in genuine partnership with diverse communities to improve wellbeing and achieve healthier futures for all. Its values‑driven culture, people‑first approach, and commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement make it an inspiring place to build a meaningful and impactful career.

The role:

  • Reports to the Platform Manager – Application services , working closely with Senior Tech Lead, DBA’s, and then outside teams like Applications support analysts, Product Owner, Project Manager, Application service managers, Infrastructure teams, Testing teams.
  • It’s a new position and given the consolidation of different Health Boards into one, they are also consolidating national SQL databases. Various SQL instances, each instance connected with multiple databases which further connects to multiple applications.
  • Determine migration readiness
  • Determine application-to-database dependencies
  • Database landscape assessment
  • Change Management
  • Planning & Coordination, bringing everyone together
  • Stakeholder management

The ideal candidate:

  • Experienced Delivery Lead / Product Lead / Migration delivery Lead with DATABASE CONSOLIDATION / DATABASE MIGRATION experience.
  • Very good with Planning
  • Solid communication skills (communication plans, meeting facilitation, tracking actions and risks)
  • Strong Stakeholder management exposure
  • Understanding of SQL database is enough, no need for in-depth SQL experience (preferred)
  • Knowledge of Oracle (good to have)
  • Experience with Healthcare / Government / large enterprise (good to have)

If this role sounds like a great fit, please apply directly, Call or text DC at 022 500 5159 for further information. (He’s often in interviews and client meetings, so texting is the quickest way to reach him, he will respond when he is not in meetings.)

* Pls note: A valid NZ work visa is a pre-requisite for all our positions as of now. In case any client is willing to sponsor an outstation international candidate, we would mention that separately.

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We’re proud to have been finalists for 2023 RCSA Awards in the Excellence in Client Service and Excellence in Candidate Care categories, and finalist for a 2023 SEEK Annual Recruitment Award in the Large Recruitment Agency of the Year category. At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.

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  • New Zealand
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  • NZ$125.00 - NZ$145.00 per hour
  • Hybrid
  • Contract

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  • New Zealand
  • Tech Product, Technology
  • NZ$125.00 - NZ$145.00 per hour
  • Hybrid
  • Contract

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