Domain Lead (Level two) - Technology Architecture (Fixed-term)

Domain Lead (Level two) - Technology Architecture (Fixed-term) at Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake, Multiple Locations

• Key leadership role in the Strategic Architecture group.
• Lead a team of Solution, Integration, Digital and Security Architects.
• Six months fixed-term, full-time role - all Inland Revenue locations considered, Wellington preferred.

Mō te tūnga - About the role

You will lead a specialist team providing strategic and Enterprise level technology architectural services to ensure design initiatives delivered to IR's strategic direction.

As the leader responsible for a team of Solution, Integration, Digital and Security Architects, you will work collaboratively with your peers and colleagues to shape the technology architecture for IR.

It should be noted that this is a strategic forward-looking role that needs to be able to understand and get into the detail if required. Note the difference between Technology and Technical. This is not a technical architect role.

In this varied role you will :

You will interact comfortably with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships with customers / partners to ensure all solution designs are coherent in an end-to-end context. You will lead design conversations using your influencing skills and operate confidently at an executive level.

The innovative use of technology, both new and existing, has the ability to drive and influence the strategic direction of IR moving forward. This role will be at the forefront of this. You will find the balance between developing the technology strategy and roadmaps that are relevant to where IR is heading as an organisation and ensuring all technology solutions being implemented are in line with and deliver to this strategic intent.

This will include :

As you lead and manage your small team within their specialist domain, you will need to have :

Te Tari Taake Inland Revenue (IR) plays a critical role in improving the economic and social wellbeing of Aotearoa New Zealand. We do this by collecting and distributing money - we collect 80% of the Crown's revenue and distribute social support payments.

We strive to continue to be recognised as a world-class revenue organisation who make it simple, open, and more certain for people to pay their taxes and receive their entitlements. We have updated technology and introduced agile and multi-disciplinary teams who network together to deliver outcomes that work for the government and people. We are now recognised as not only one of the leading digital Government agencies, but one of the leading digital organisations in New Zealand. All of this is entirely dependent on Technology.

We are committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi's guiding principles in our work for and with Māori customers and our employees, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

Also important to us is how we work - our organisation continues to develop a culture which is customer-centric, intelligence-led, agile, and inclusive. We offer flexible work practices where you'll be encouraged to innovate and prioritise your professional development to achieve your career goals.

Mō te roopu - About the team

The Strategic Architecture team is a unique blend of strategic 'Big Picture' thinkers and pragmatic delivering focused individuals, ensuring Inland Revenue continue to evolve as a world leading digital government agency known for exceptional customer service.

We are accountable for the following :

As a Group we are focused on outcomes, not processes and focussed both the business and our customer, using our curiosity and insights to identify and develop innovative ways to deliver the best possible outcomes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

How to apply :

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter, telling us the experience you'll bring to the role, as well as what motivated you to apply. Please indicate how your experiences align with the role capabilities.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact or call to leave a message and a member of the team will be in touch.

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