Solution Architect Infrastructure, Integration & Networks

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: NZD 109408 - 133720

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Architect the Future. Grow Your Career.

Are you ready to take the next step in your architecture journey Were looking for an intermediate Solution Architect whos passionate about designing innovative secure and scalable solutionsand eager to develop their skills in a supportive future-focused environment.

Join a team that values innovation supports your development and empowers you to architect solutions that shape tomorrow. Make this the year you invest in yourselfgrow your skills expand your network and build a legacy youll be proud of.

View the Position Description HERE.

What Youll Do

Collaborate & Lead: Work alongside senior architects and business leaders to co-design solutions that solve real business challenges and deliver measurable impact.
Design for Tomorrow: Deliver infrastructure and integration services across physical and cloud environments leveraging the latest in Datacentres VMware Azure Cisco SDN OT networks and more.
Connect Everything: Build seamless integrations using platforms like Mulesoft Kafka Azure API Services and Kubernetes.
Champion Security: Apply secure-by-design principles and NZ Government security standards (NZISM) to every solution.
Inspire Collaboration: Work with agile cross-functional teams in a vibrant supportive environment where your ideas matter.

What Youll Bring

35 years experience designing complex technology solutions ideally in infrastructure and integration.
Proven ability to translate business needs into practical scalable designs.
Experience influencing and building credibility across diverse stakeholders.
Familiarity with modern methodologies (event-driven architecture microservices TOGAF) and tools (Archimate Microsoft suite Agile automation security cloud) with a strong emphasis on applying governance frameworks to ensure consistency compliance and excellence in solution design.
Passion for continuous growth open to diverse learning opportunities and the chance to master emerging technologies that will keep you at the forefront of your field.

Why This Role is Different

Intermediate Level: Perfect for architects ready to step up with plenty of support and mentoring from senior experts.
Development Opportunities: Grow your skills through hands-on projects professional development and exposure to the latest technologies.
Impact: Help deliver future-focused solutions that support NZTA and the wider community.
Culture: Enjoy a friendly inclusive workplace that values innovation diversity and wellbeing.
Benefits: Competitive salary ($109408$133720) plus life income protection and critical illness insurance for permanent employees.

Our Commitment to Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi

You will demonstrate knowledge of or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. 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.

Rā Katinga Applications close:

27 November 2025

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To 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. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

Architect the Future. Grow Your Career.Are you ready to take the next step in your architecture journey Were looking for an intermediate Solution Architect whos passionate about designing innovative secure and scalable solutionsand eager to develop their skills in a supportive future-focused environ...