Cloud and Integration Platform Lead
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lead the strategy architecture and delivery of cloud and integration platforms for a future-focused transport system.
Drive agile cross-functional squads to build robust secure and cost-effective platform capabilities.
Enable digital transformation and data-driven decision making across NZTA
Location: Wellington Palmerston North Hamilton Auckland
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
As the Cloud and Integration Platform Lead you are accountable for the strategy architecture delivery operations cost and risk of the cloud and integration platforms that enable Digital products and data flows across NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). You will lead cross-functional squads using Agile ways of working to build and run robust secure cost-effective platform capabilities (e.g. landing zones container & PaaS services API management iPaaS/ESB messaging and eventing). You will ensure alignment to the Digital Strategy Digital Governance Architecture principles and patterns and continuously improve platform health reliability security and unit economics.
The key responsibilities of the role will see you:
Define and publish the Cloud & Integration Platform vision architecture and multi-year roadmap.
Assess market trends and recommend technology adoption deprecation or consolidation.
Lead squads to build operate and improve platform services using DevOps and SRE practices.
Implement automation-first practices (IaC CI/CD policy-as-code) and shift-left security.
Enable self-service onboarding and consumption of platform capabilities.
Maintain platform compliance with Waka Kotahi standards and NZ Government policies.
Own and manage platform budgets and FinOps practices.
Manage vendor relationships and contract outcomes for cloud and integration services.
Embed governance and Agile ways of working across squads and stakeholders.
Lead and develop a high-performing platform team fostering a culture of inclusion learning and continuous improvement.
You will find out more about the role here: Position Description.
Ko koe tēnei About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
Strong expertise in cloud architecture integration patterns and platform engineering.
Proven experience leading squads using DevOps and SRE practices for high availability and resilience.
Hands-on experience with automation-first delivery (IaC CI/CD policy-as-code) and shift-left security.
Solid understanding of NZ Government security standards identity and access management and risk frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to manage platform budgets apply FinOps principles and optimize cloud consumption.
Skilled in vendor management governance practices and Agile ways of working.
Track record of building and developing high-performing technical teams.
10 years in technology leadership roles with significant experience in cloud and integration platforms.
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.
Mō mātou About Us
Te Aukaha Digital strengthens NZTA through supporting our people and delivering future-focused solutions. We enable digital change and provide quality data information and security services. Our purpose is to accelerate digital capability for a more safe efficient and sustainable transport system. The Chief Technology Office (CTO) is a strategic business enabler accountable for delivering the digital skills capabilities platforms and leadership required to support the agencys operational performance regulatory responsibilities and future transport vision.
Ka whiwhi koe i te aha What you will get in return
At NZTA youll join a team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package flexible working arrangements and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Along with our other benefits we also have 5 weeks annual leave and an Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees.
Ready to take the next step in your career Wed love to hear from you. Apply today and join our team who is going places.
Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply
Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Rā Katinga Applications close:
30 November 2025For further information email:
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.
Key Skills
- APIs
- Jenkins
- REST
- Python
- SOAP
- Systems Engineering
- Service-Oriented Architecture
- Java
- XML
- JSON
- Scripting
- Sftp
