Solutions Architect, Information Services & Enterprise Roadmaps

New Zealand Government Joba

Wellington

On-site

NZD 138,000 - 162,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

New Zealand Government Joba in Wellington seeks a skilled Solution Architect to join the Information Services team. Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, this permanent role connects business strategy with technology delivery, designing secure, sustainable solutions for today and the future.

You will lead architecture governance, develop target-state roadmaps, translate requirements into options, and collaborate with stakeholders, delivery partners, and IT colleagues to ensure value and enduring

Qualifications

Experience designing end-to-end architecture in complex environments.
Translate business requirements into clear architecture and technology solutions.
Develop enterprise architecture roadmaps and future-state technology plans.
Strong understanding of security, resilience, performance, and other non-functional requirements.
Experience with PRINCE2 and Agile development groups.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Knowledge of contemporary architecture practices, governance frameworks, and modern technology ecosystems.
Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in information technology, architecture, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Establish the Architecture role, building frameworks and relationships to successfully introduce good Architecture practice.
Develop target-state architecture, technology roadmaps, and a practical 3 to 5 year plan for platform and capability evolution.
Translate business needs into clear architecture and solution options, balancing cost, risk, complexity, and timeframes.
Provide architectural leadership across technology initiatives from planning through to implementation.
Define and assure security, resilience, performance, availability, and supportability requirements across solutions.
Lead architecture governance and contribute to standards, patterns, and ways of working that strengthen organisational capability.
Partner closely with business teams, delivery partners, and Information Services colleagues to ensure solutions deliver value and remain sustainable over time.