Chief Architecture & Tech Strategy Leader

Auckland Council; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking an experienced Head of Technology Architecture to lead our architecture capability and provide governance, standards, and design assurance underpinning technology delivery. You’ll partner with senior leaders, delivery teams, and technology specialists to ensure solutions are sustainable, secure, aligned, and built for long‑term success.

This role requires 15+ years in enterprise/solution architecture and a proven track record in guiding major programmes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in enterprise architecture or related leadership roles within large organisations.
• Proven experience providing architecture guidance, governance, and assurance across major technology change programmes.
• Senior leadership experience managing architectural standards, risks, dependencies, and strategic technology direction.
• Strong technical depth across enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, integration, platforms, and data environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes through collaboration, governance, and trusted advice.
• Experience developing high‑performing teams and building capability across architecture functions.
• Ideally, experience within local government, public sector, infrastructure, transport, or similarly complex operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture governance, standards, and design assurance.
• Develop architecture road maps, patterns, and technology standards.
• Guide major technology programmes and strategic initiatives.
• Manage architectural risk, dependencies, and technical debt.
• Build and develop a high‑performing architecture team.
• Influence outcomes through collaboration, governance, and thought leadership.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Technologies

Cybersecurity

Data Environments

Strategic Leadership

Stakeholder Influence

Job description

Auckland Council is seeking an experienced Head of Technology Architecture to lead our architecture capability and provide governance, standards, and design assurance underpinning technology delivery. You’ll partner with senior leaders, delivery teams, and technology specialists to ensure solutions are sustainable, secure, aligned, and built for long‑term success.

This role requires 15+ years in enterprise/solution architecture and a proven track record in guiding major programmes.