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Technology, Transformation & Digital

Solution Architect

Job Title: Solution Architect
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Wellington
Specialisation:
REF: 131292
Contact Details: Bella Richardson
Contact Email: bella.richardson@beyond.co.nz
Job Published: about 6 hours ago
We are seeking a Digital Solution Architect to join a leading technology consultancy delivering complex cloud and integration solutions for large-scale programmes. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact projects, guiding senior stakeholders and shaping digital transformation across critical environments.

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.
Skills and Experience

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.
Desirable:
  • 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).
Why Join Us?
  • 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.
Interested:
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