Software Consultant - SAP Basis

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At ASB, we're committed to helping our customers get "One Step Ahead" by giving them the tools and support they need to thrive.

Mo te tūranga \| About the role

In this role, you will:

provide the online and real-time transactional services that power ASB. As an SAP Basis Engineer – Software Consultant, you’ll provide hands-on leadership across the SAP platform - covering build, run and change. You’ll work closely with our SAP squads and partners to support the ongoing migration and modernisation of SAP S/4HANA (including the TRBK platform) from on-prem to cloud, while strengthening operational excellence across monitoring, transport management, patching, security, performance tuning, and high availability / disaster recovery.

Ngā mea kia whai angitū ahau? \| What do I need to be successful?

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

Essential

• SAP S/4HANA and SAP NetWeaver platform administration (kernel patching, profiles, instances, client/system administration)
• SAP HANA administration (backup/restore, performance, monitoring, replication, lifecycle management)
• SAP Solution Manager 7.2 and/or SAP Cloud ALM (monitoring, ITSM/operations processes, Change Control/ChaRM where applicable)
• SAP connectivity and integration components (SAP Web Dispatcher, SAProuter, SAP Cloud Connector), certificates and SSL/TLS
• SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) connectivity, subaccounts/entitlements basics, and secure integration patterns
• Experience with transport and release tooling (including Rev-Trac) is optional and a bonus
• Automation for SAP Basis operations (scripting, Infrastructure as Code) including SAP Deployment Automation Framework (SDAF) is optional and a bonus

Demonstrated practical experience with SAP workloads on Azure (or similar hyperscaler environments):

• SAP S/4HANA brownfield migrations (on-prem to Azure) including cutover planning, downtime optimisation and validation
• SAP Basis methodologies and best practices (SAP standards, runbooks, patching strategy, backup strategy, monitoring)
• Solid SAP platform operational experience in highly regulated industries (change, risk, audit readiness)
• Strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux skills for SAP (OS hardening, performance, filesystem/storage, troubleshooting)
• Azure implementations and operations for SAP (landing zones, networking, identity, backups, monitoring) including HA/DR patterns (e.g., Pacemaker, HANA System Replication)

Demonstrated technical delivery experience:

• Ability to advise on SAP Basis engineering within major SAP transformation programmes of work
• Ability to collaborate with architects on target architecture and ensures alignment with enterprise architecture and business goals.
• Defines SAP Basis platform standards (operations, monitoring, transport governance, patching, security) ensuring scalability, resilience and compliance.
• Deep understanding of SAP Basis architecture patterns (landscapes, HA/DR, HANA replication), integration/connectivity, and security models.
• Translates business requirements into technical roadmaps and ensures technology enables business outcomes. Acts as a trusted advisor to senior business stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience with SAP TRBK is optional and a bonus
• Experience in banking or financial services.

Personal Attributes

• Identifies opportunities for cost optimization and performance tuning.
• Coaches technical teams and fosters knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Provide technical guidance on SAP connectivity and integrated solutions between SAP and third-party platforms/services.
• Owns risk assessments for major upgrades, migrations, and integrations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Motivated self-starter who can operate without supervision

He aha tā mātou \| What can we offer

Get the work-life equation right. We know life is full of priorities, from soccer practice to side hobbies. We're here to help you find balance, with a flexible and supportive working environment.

What's important to you is important to us. We support your wellbeing in meaningful ways, including comprehensive health insurance, wellness initiatives, parental and flexible leave, and customisable benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Bring your whole self to work every day. Whether you're into scrap booking, spontaneous karaoke sessions, or just hanging out with the family, ASB is working hard to create a culture where everyone feels safe, included and part of our shared purpose of helping Kiwi get one step ahead.

The whole "one step ahead" thing applies to you, too. With mentorship, flexible learning pathways, and opportunities to deepen your expertise, ASB is a place where you can take on exciting challenges and step forward to reach your goals, both in and out of office.

Me pēhea te tona \| How to apply

We know great people come from all sorts of backgrounds, and you don't need to tick every box to apply. What matters most is you bring your unique strengths and enthusiasm to the team.

To be considered, all applications need to go through our online career channels and will be treated with confidentiality. Check out the position description to find out more.

We appreciate the time and effort you put into applying and will keep you updated throughout the process.

Applications close 29th May 2026 and will be reviewed throughout the advertising period. ASB reserve the right to close the advert prior to this date.

Job details

Reference # JB163812

Posted on 08 May 2026

Location(s) Auckland

Expertise IT (Other)

Work type(s) Full Time

Application closes on 29 May 2026 23:59