Ai Solution Architect - Associate Director

AI Solution Architect - Associate Director

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Nga Korero mo tenei turanga / About the role

Design agentic patterns and orchestration; produce solution architecture and business documentation.

Own the technical delivery stream, including integration patterns and non-functional requirements (security, privacy, logging).

Coach on-shore juniors and guide offshore / SDC teams to deliver to time, quality and budget.

Support pre-sales activity : shape proposals, estimate scope, and run demos / POCs.

7+ years proven experience in consulting and solution architecture, ideally in automation and AI-enabled delivery.

Hands-on use of AI tools and strong understanding of AI technologies (models, agents, orchestration; e.g. RAG / embeddings).

Balance of technical leadership, governance and pre-sales.

Public sector exposure is highly preferred.

Strength in solution documentation and report writing, including non-functional requirements for enterprise environments.

Leadership in coaching and mentoring, and experience coordinating offshore delivery teams.

Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, enabled by cutting-edge technology.

PwC offers life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.

PwC's paid parental leave applies to all parents regardless of gender.

Enhanced leave capabilities and two staff recognition days available each year.

Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.

Management Level Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

Join our Digital, Data & Technology (DDT) team as an AI Solutions Architect at Associate Director level.

You'll shape practical, secure and scalable AI-enabled solutions and guide delivery teams to successful outcomes across sectors, with a strong focus on New Zealand's public sector.

Lead solution and process architecture for AI-enabled and automation outcomes, with a focus on clear delivery.

Design agentic patterns and orchestration; produce solution architecture and business documentation.

Own the technical delivery stream, including integration patterns and non-functional requirements (security, privacy, logging).

Coach on-shore juniors and guide offshore / SDC teams to deliver to time, quality and budget.

Support pre-sales activity : shape proposals, estimate scope, and run demos / POCs.

Nga pukenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

7+ years proven experience in consulting and solution architecture, ideally in automation and AI-enabled delivery.

Hands-on use of AI tools and strong understanding of AI technologies (models, agents, orchestration; e.g. RAG / embeddings).

Balance of technical leadership, governance and pre-sales.

Public sector exposure is highly preferred.

Strength in solution documentation and report writing, including non-functional requirements for enterprise environments.

Leadership in coaching and mentoring, and experience coordinating offshore delivery teams.

Nga ahuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, enabled by cutting-edge technology.

PwC offers life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.

PwC's paid parental leave applies to all parents regardless of gender.

Enhanced leave capabilities and two staff recognition days available each year.

Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.

Mo te aha tau e tatari ana?

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At PwC, we support you through a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits.

Discover a life that works for you with our diverse, inclusive and flexible culture.

To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, please visit PwC careers.

Mana motuhake / IndependenceMaintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity.

This role requires an independence review process.

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