Senior BASIS Administrator - SAP

KiwiRail Freight; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver 4%

Medical insurance

Staff travel discounts

NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust access

Wellbeing support

Discounts with retail partners

Job summary

KiwiRail in Wellington seeks a Senior BASIS Administrator - SAP to join our ERP and Asset Services team. You will manage and optimise the SAP environment, ensuring performance, security and reliability.

Key duties include administering SAP ECC6 across Development, QA and Production, upgrades, transport management, monitoring, backups, security and compliance, plus database support (Oracle/SQL Server/SAP HANA) and interface work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience supporting SAP BASIS in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong experience administering SAP ECC6 across multiple environments.
• Expertise in SAP installations, upgrades, patching, transport management, and system monitoring.
• Experience supporting Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or SAP HANA databases.
• Knowledge of SAP security, user administration, and compliance controls.
• Experience supporting SAP integrations, interfaces, and middleware connectivity.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in IT, Business, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Administering and supporting SAP ECC6 environments across Development, QA, and Production.
• Managing SAP upgrades, patching, kernel updates, and transport management.
• Monitoring system performance, availability, and resolving complex technical issues.
• Supporting database administration, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities.
• Maintaining SAP security, user administration, and compliance requirements.
• Supporting SAP integrations and enterprise application connectivity.
• Contributing to system upgrades, enhancement projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partnering with technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver reliable platform services.

Skills

SAP BASIS

ECC6

Database administration

System monitoring

Security & compliance

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in IT/Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

SAP ECC6

Job description

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• Full Time - Permanent (40 Hours per week Monday - Friday)

We're looking for a Senior BASIS Administrator - SAP to join KiwiRail's ERP and Asset Services team in Wellington.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SAP infrastructure specialist to help maintain and enhance the enterprise systems that support one of New Zealand's largest infrastructure organisations.

You'll be responsible for the performance, security, reliability, and ongoing administration of KiwiRail's SAP environment, working closely with developers, functional consultants, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering and supporting SAP ECC6 environments across Development, QA, and Production
• Managing SAP upgrades, patching, kernel updates, and transport management
• Monitoring system performance, availability, and resolving complex technical issues
• Supporting database administration, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities
• Maintaining SAP security, user administration, and compliance requirements
• Supporting SAP integrations and enterprise application connectivity
• Contributing to system upgrades, enhancement projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partnering with technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver reliable platform services
• 10+ years' experience supporting SAP BASIS in complex enterprise environments
• Strong experience administering SAP ECC6 across multiple environments
• Expertise in SAP installations, upgrades, patching, transport management, and system monitoring
• Experience supporting Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or SAP HANA databases
• Knowledge of SAP security, user administration, and compliance controls
• Experience supporting SAP integrations, interfaces, and middleware connectivity
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on performance and reliability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline

We're looking for someone who is collaborative, proactive, customer-focused, and committed to delivering reliable, high-quality technology services.

Nōuterourou|What'sin it for you:

• Competitive salary plus a 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Staff-discounted Southern Cross medical insurance
• Discounts with a range of retail partners
• Discounted staff travel across the KiwiRail network
• Access to the NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust, including holiday homes nationwide and wellbeing support
• The opportunity to support technology platforms that power an essential national transport network

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?

Rāaukati| Applications close:11 September 2026 (Unless Filled Sooner)

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen

Applicants must hold New Zealand residency or citizenship

KiwiRail is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences because together we are stronger.