Senior Domain Architect - Data

About the role | Mo te tunga :

Strategic technical leadership of architecture across domains

Influence enterprise-wide technology decisions

Drive innovation and capability development

As a Senior Domain Architect, you'll be the go-to expert for data within the Ministry.

You'll help bring services and systems together across these areas, making sure they fit with the Ministry's wider goals and plans.

You'll lead the Data Architecture Strategy for the Services for the Future programme, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and government standards.

As a trusted adviser, you'll work closely with other Enterprise, Solution and Data Architects across MSD, business leaders and stakeholders to understand what's needed now and in the future.

You'll give advice to key decision-makers and help set the standards for how we build and improve our digital and data solutions.

You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders across business, technology, and policy to ensure data enables better outcomes for New Zealanders.

In this role, you'll also lead the development of technology roadmaps, showing clear options for how we can deliver what's needed.

You'll also advise leaders across business, Strategy & Insights, and IT on projects and solutions required for our data aspirations.

You'll champion data quality, governance, and ethical use of data across the organisation, and mentor and guide data architects and data specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Key responsibilities include :

Lead the development of data management strategies, capabilities, and supporting architectures

Establish principles and standards for data management and data integration

Coordinate target architecture across projects and initiatives

Deep domain-specific knowledge and best practices of data

Define and govern data models, platforms, and integration patterns across heritage and strategic systems

Provide architectural oversight across the data lifecycle, ensuring alignment with strategic goals

Align data strategy with business mission and processes

Monitor emerging technologies and assess their impact

Provide expert advice across data architecture disciplines

Shape and refresh Data, Technology and Capability Roadmaps

Qualifications

A relevant tertiary qualification and / or strong professional experience

Solid architecture experience in large, complex organisations, preferably experience in large-scale digital transformations

Deep data domain-specific knowledge and best practices, preferably master data management, data integration and analytics

Deep expertise in data architecture, including data platforms, analytics, governance, and integration

Proven ability to lead the development of technology strategies, roadmaps, and architectural plans

Deep understanding of current and emerging technologies, and a passion for data innovation, automation, and scalable design

Experience working in Agile environments

Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences — able to explain complex ideas clearly, both in writing and in person

Experience in the public sector or complex enterprise environments is highly desirable

If you're passionate about technology, strategy, and making a difference—this Senior Domain Architect role is for you.

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.

Note : Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.

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Joining us

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We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment.

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