Programme Architect

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Job title :
• Programme Architect
• Role type
• : Full time, fixed term through to March 2027
• Location
• : Wellington City
• Salary band & range
• : GSR B $138,938 to $178,986 depending on skills and experience
• About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga
• As Programme Architect for the Plant Health and Environment Capability (PHEC) programme, you will lead the architectural direction for one of our most dynamic and high-profile initiatives. This large-scale programme spans multiple workstreams and requires strategic oversight to ensure alignment with organisational priorities.You will work collaboratively across diverse teams, engaging with stakeholders to understand requirements, risks, and dependencies. This is not purely a technology role, it demands exceptional relationship management, negotiation, and influencing skills. You'll scope high-level initiatives, facilitate consensus on delivery approaches, and provide thought leadership to both stakeholders and other architects. Your ability to translate complex needs into actionable architectural strategies will be critical.This position requires an experienced solution architect with a proven track record of leading cross-functional engagements and delivering strategic outcomes. You'll partner with programme and project managers to plan efficient delivery, while ensuring architectural integrity across initiatives. Success in this role means helping people understand the bigger picture, guiding decisions on whether to buy, build, reuse solutions.
• About You - Mōu
• You will bring significant experience in providing architectural leadership for large-scale initiatives, with a proven ability to guide complex programmes and influence outcomes. This role demands someone who can combine technical expertise with exceptional communication and relationship management skills.You are confident in tailoring conversations to meet stakeholders where they are, translating complex ideas into clear, actionable insights. Your ability to identify stakeholder concerns, adapt messaging, and present solutions in a way that resonates with different audiences is critical. This is a people-focused role with a strong technology component, requiring collaboration, negotiation, and strategic thinking.You will demonstrate :
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to communicate ideas effectively and influence stakeholders.
• The ability to tailor communication for non-technical stakeholders, addressing their priorities and concerns.
• Extensive architecture experience spanning a broad range of technology domains.You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.
• About the Team
• Mō tō mātou Rōpū
• Our team is collaborative, supportive, and focused on delivering outcomes that align with MPI's strategic direction. We work across multiple initiatives, bringing together diverse expertise to achieve shared goals. You'll join a group that values open communication, problem-solving, and innovation.We operate in a dynamic environment where adaptability and teamwork are key. The team is geographically distributed but highly connected, using digital tools to collaborate effectively. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua
• The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.
• Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua
• Additional MPI leave days
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Annual Wellness payment
• Security checks - Ngā Taki Whakahaumaru
• Low level Security Clearance
• most preferably a New Zealand citizen, who has
• resided continuously in New Zealand
• for at least the last
• five (5) years
• , OR
• is a citizen of,
• and / or has resided continuously
• in one or more of the following countries for the last
• five (5) years
• : either Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA);
• and
• has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.
• click to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility tool.If you do not meet these minimum criteria,
• we will not be able to accept
• your application.We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.To view the position description and / or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the . To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.
• Applications close at 11.59pm 30 November 2025
• If you have any questions about the role, please email
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