What You’ll Do
- Own solution architecture for cloud, hybrid, and integration projects centred on Microsoft Azure.
- Translate business, regulatory, and security needs into reference architectures and actionable designs.
- Produce functional and non-functional designs, architecture decision records, and roadmaps aligned with government digital strategies and well-architected frameworks.
- Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and assurance gates; resolve complex Azure and hybrid issues spanning identity, integration, data, and security.
- Collaborate with partner vendors and internal squads to deliver end-to-end outcomes.
- Mentor architects and engineers; contribute reusable patterns and thought leadership to our Architecture Community of Practice.
Essential:
- 5+ years’ architecture experience in New Zealand (or other Five-Eyes countries), focused on Azure or hybrid platforms.
- Proven success delivering solutions into Wellington’s public-sector ecosystem (e.g., familiarity with NZISM, GCIO guidelines, AoG procurement).
- Depth in application integration, identity, API management, infrastructure-as-code, and automated compliance testing.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills—able to brief CIOs and programme boards with confidence.
- Exposure to AWS, M365, Dynamics 365, or Power Platform in government contexts.
- TOGAF / SAFe certifications; Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
- Security or privacy-engineering certifications (CISSP, ISO 27001).
- Professional growth and learning opportunities.
- Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in the office).
- Fully subsidised medical insurance for employees; discounted for immediate family.
- Enhanced parental leave payment (salary top-ups plus return-to-work incentive).
- Volunteer days and community involvement (including Cure Kids fundraising).
- Staff Assistance Programme, annual flu injections, and sick leave from day one.
- Daily fresh fruit, coffee, and snacks in all offices.
- Accredited employer with INZ.
Please send your cover letter today, only if you have been in New Zealand (or other Five-Eyes country) over the past 5 years and have strong architecture experience on Azure or hybrid platforms. No other applicants will be considered.
Vacancy: 130921