Enterprise Architect

He kaitohutohu matua o Aotearoa mō te taiao me te āhuarangi, ka whakaahei mātou i ō tātou iwi me ō tātou wāhi ki te puāwai, ināianei, hei te anamata hoki. As New Zealand's lead advisor on the environment and climate, we enable people and places to thrive, now and in the future.

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

We're looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape the future of technology at the Ministry. This is a pivotal role that will influence how technology enables our people and supports the Ministry's mission to protect and enhance Aotearoa's environment. While developing and implementing our digital strategy will become an important focus in the future, your immediate priority will be to establish the foundations and strategies that position the Ministry for long-term success.

As Our Enterprise Architect, You Will

• Lead the digital strategy, develop and maintain our technology roadmap and ensure it aligns with business priorities.
• Advise senior leadership (Tier 1–3) on technology direction, ensuring decisions are future-focused and value-driven.
• Champion business enablement, helping the Ministry leverage technology to deliver better outcomes for people and the environment.
• Security, Compliance & Risk Management : Make sure architecture decisions follow best practices to protect data, ensure privacy, meet compliance requirements, and maintain strong cybersecurity.
• Guide solution architecture and where necessary provide solution architecture support for key projects, ensuring practical and strategic alignment.

Interviews will be held w / c 24th November

Interviews will be held w / c 24th November.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Whānuitanga Utu ā‑Tau | Salary range

Salary range for this role is $166,575 to $202,236 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE

Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter.

Note : your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

If you require further information about this position please contact The position description is available via our careers centre

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you. Please contact us at if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Note : for internal permanent kaimahi who are applying for a secondment, you must speak with your Manager before submitting your application.

Rā Katinga | Applications close :

Sunday 23rd November 2025

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