Solutions Architect

## About this role

• Role :
• Solution Architect
• Location :
• Wellington
• Start :
• Immediate
• Type :
• Fixed-term to 30 June 2026
• Join NZQA as a Solution Architect at a pivotal time of transformation.
• NZQA is looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join our architecture team as we embark on a significant change programme on a fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the establishment phase of a multi-year transformation initiative, delivering early value in 2025 / 26 and laying the groundwork for the replacement of our core legacy systems (subject to budget approval).
• What you'll be doing :
• You'll play a key role in shaping and delivering solution architectures that support NZQA's future state. You'll work closely with business and technical stakeholders to design fit-for-purpose solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with our enterprise architecture.
• We're looking for someone with proven experience in :
• Designing and delivering solutions for Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Implementing budgeting and forecasting systems
• Enabling e-invoicing capabilities
• Developing complex identity and access management solutions, particularly with Microsoft Entra ID
• Bonus points for experience with :
• Delivering solutions on AWS and Azure platforms
• Working in public sector or highly regulated environments
• Key Responsibilities :
• Develop and guide solution architecture and design, ensuring designs are fit for purpose, high quality and cost effective
• Ensure solution designs are well aligned with NZQA strategic objectives, the IS Strategic Plan and other key documents
• Ensure solution designs reflect NZQA information security policy, standards and industry good practice
• Contribute to the development of information architecture and data models, and review proposed schemas against these
• Contribute to the development of target state architectures, standards and roadmaps
• Support successful project delivery
• Identify and assist with the management of security and technical risks (particularly with regard to proposed solutions)
• What You'll Bring
• Essential :
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate, build relationships and influence at all levels
• Logical, analytical and a critical thinker and problem-solver
• Excellent writing and information organisation / management skills
• Architecting, designing and programming applications
• Experience of integrating existing systems with SaaS applications
• Practiced in delivering complex IAM solutions using Microsoft Entra ID
• Budget and forecasting system implementation.
• Desirable :
• Developing solution architectures for enterprise AWS, Azure and Java web platforms
• Knowledge of te ao Māori and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Experience in the public or education sectors
• Familiarity with NZQA's role and responsibilities
• Experience in multi-vendor services aggregation environment
• Qualifications :
• A qualification at Level 7 of the NZQF or equivalent industry experience in a similar role.
• How to Apply :
• For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's and . If you are applying / viewing through Seek, please click ‘apply now' to access these links.Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience addressed to Paul Fernyhough.NZQA is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.If you would like to discuss further, please contact close at
• 5.00 pm
• on
• 22 October 2025
• .| Location : | Wellington |

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