Solution Architect

Solutions Architect with a strong focus on Infrastructure and integration services.Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityThe purpose of this role is to provide technical co-design and expert technical knowledge to deliver solution architecture that meets business needs.This role is in the Infrastructure Architecture domain and helps physical and cloud infrastructure design solutions and associated integrations services.Our team helps keep the rest of the business moving, so it's essential you have highly developed collaboration and relationship building skills.

You will also excel at working with innovative, Agile, cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding technology outcomes.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to work in a friendly and vibrant environment alongside other people who share your passion.Appointment base salary is from $109,408 - $133,720, depending on relevant knowledge and experience.Ko koe tenei | About youTo Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring3 - 5 years' experience in design of complex technology solutions (at least in a supporting role)Solid Experience interpreting business needs and translating these into practical designsSolid experience in designing physical infrastructure, networking and cloud architecture components.

Technology sets include Datacentres, VMware, Azure, Cisco SDN and OT networksSolid Experience in leading, influencing and building credibility across a range of stakeholdersExperience with modelling solutions in Archimate.Experience in designing Integration Services especially with Mulesoft, Kafka, Azure API Services and KubernetesExperience in the use of multiple modern technology methodologies and frameworks e.g. event driven architecture, distributed computing, micro-services & TOGAFExperience in Microsoft toolsets and approaches e.g. Agile, collaboration, automation, security and cloud.Understanding of New Zealand Government Security standards (NZISM) and a secure by design methodology.You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori.

You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.Ko wai matou | About usAt NZTA, it all starts with our people.

The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa.

NZTA has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years' time.Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens NZTA through supporting our people and delivering future-focussed solutions.

We enable digital change and provide quality data, information and security services.Along with our other benefits we also have new NZTA Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.Ra Katinga | Applications close : 19 October 2025For further information, email :

• be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values.

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