IT Architect

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave entitlements

Flexible working arrangements

Free insurances and health checks

Wellness programme

Job summary

Clarus is seeking a talented IT Architect to help keep the good energy flowing across New Zealand. You’ll join a small architecture team spanning application, technology, information, service and security domains.

You will develop and implement strategies for cloud, network and identity, while contributing to other strategic initiatives and projects. The role can be based from our Bell Block or Wellington CBD offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a domain Architecture role.
• Experience with Cloud and SaaS outcomes; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a small architecture team across domains: application, technology, information, service and security.
• Develop and implement strategies for cloud, network and identity.
• Provide guidance and planning for architecture initiatives and projects.
• Engage with stakeholders to align architecture with business needs.

Skills

Architectural portfolio

Cloud architecture

SaaS outcomes

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

TOGAF

CISSP

CCSP

MS Azure

Job description

Join the Clarus team and enjoy a career full of good energy and great rewards.

He aha koe ka aroha ai ki a Clarus (Why you'll love Clarus)

At Clarus you’re part of the team of talented specialists helping safely deliver the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. From starting out in Taranaki our Firstgas, Rockgas, First Renewables, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations now span the length and breadth of Aotearoa — so you’re never far away from our good energy.Clarus is investing in opportunities to develop greener alternatives to natural gas and LPG - like partnering with Ecogas to deliver New Zealand’s first renewable biomethane project, and working with other gas distributors to trial hydrogen blending. We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence.

Job Description

We’re looking for a talented IT Architect to help us keep the good energy flowing.

In the interesting and varied role you willparticipate in a small architecture team in a wide range of architecture roles and functions ranging from solution architecture to advice and planning in many architecture domains like application, technology, information, service and security.

This role is responsible for developing and assisting with the implementation of specific strategies such as cloud, network, and identity as well as assisting with other strategic initiatives and projects.

This role can be based from our Bell Block or Wellington CBD offices.

Qualifications

He aha tāu e kawe mai (What you will bring)

Along with your Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, and 5+ years experience in a domain Architecture role, you'll ideally have:

• Experience in working with a range of Architecture portfolios i.e. application, technology, information, service and security.
• Experience with Cloud and SaaS outcomes.
• Domain specific certifications such asTOGAF,CISSP, CCSP, orMS Azure are a plus.
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal - able to engage with different audiences.

Although not a requirement, experience in the energy or utilities sector would be helpful.

Additional Information

You’ll be valued for who you are, rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive. We’ll sweeten your (already nicely competitive) salary with a host of extra benefits including additional leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements and free insurances and health checks. We’ll fuel your professional development, keep you at the top of your game and help you build the career you want. Our award-winning wellness programme recognises you’re more than the job you do and supports you with initiatives like an annual wellness grant and access to professional wellbeing services for you and your whānau. You’ll get to work in a safe, healthy environment, supported by great people who want to see you succeed.

Applications close on Sunday 11 October 2026.