Enterprise Data Architect — Governance & Security

Kainga Ora; Wellington; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kāinga Ora is seeking an experienced Architect – Data to provide strategic and technical leadership across Kāinga Ora's data landscape. This pivotal role will define and lead enterprise data architecture, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, governance requirements, and long‑term business objectives.

As part of our Architecture & Security team, you will enable trusted insights and data‑driven decision‑making by guiding scalable, secure, and well‑governed data solutions across the

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise data architecture within large organisations.
• Expertise in data modelling, integration architecture, data platforms, storage technologies, and data lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, governance, security, and risk management.
• Experience defining architecture standards, principles, reference architectures, and patterns.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and ability to translate tech into business outcomes.

Skills

Significant experience in enterprise

Data architecture disciplines

Enterprise architecture frameworks

Architecture standards and design

Stakeholder engagement

Pragmatic approach

Excellent communication

Job description

Kāinga Ora is seeking an experienced Architect – Data to provide strategic and technical leadership across Kāinga Ora's data landscape. This pivotal role will define and lead enterprise data architecture, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, governance requirements, and long‑term business objectives.

As part of our Architecture & Security team, you will enable trusted insights and data‑driven decision‑making by guiding scalable, secure, and well‑governed data solutions across the