Data Architect

TeWhiwhingamahi The opportunity 

The University of Auckland is delivering a significant Finance Transformation Programme to implement a new Finance ERP and supporting ecosystem. We are seeking a Data Architect (Digital Solutions Architect) to help shape the data and information architecture that will underpin this new environment. 

Reporting to the Solutions Architecture Manager you will play a key role in designing data models data flows and shared standards across the finance landscape spanning the ERP adjacent finance systems and analytics platforms. Youll work collaboratively to ensure alignment with our enterprise data principles integration patterns and architectural guidelines. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Designing the Finance Data & Information Layer including conceptual and logical models for areas such as Chart of Accounts Cost Centres Customers Suppliers Projects and Assets. 
• Supporting the definition of key data sources data ownership and lineage for core finance datasets. 
• Co-designing data flows between the ERP and systems such as Workday HCM Student Management banking procurement and Snowflake. 
• Contributing to data quality and control requirements and providing input into solution design reviews. 
• Working with programme teams on data migration and cutover planning and creating clear documentation glossaries and artefacts to support consistent use of finance data. 

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a transformative programme and help create a reliable well-structured and future focused finance data environment for the University. 

Please note this is a full-time (37.5hours/week)fixed-term(24-month) position with a salary range of $155000 - $175000 per annum depending on skills and experience. 

For more detailed information please refer to thePosition Description. 

He kōreromōu About you 

You will have: 

• Proven experience in data architecture or information architecture roles on large-scale ERP or finance transformation programmes ideally in complex or federated organisations. 
• Strong background in finance domain data such as GL AP AR Fixed Assets Projects Procurement and Reporting with the ability to engage confidently with Finance stakeholders and vendors. 
• Practical experience with cloud data and integration patterns such as REST APIs eventstreamingand managed file transfers and with at least one major ERP or finance platform. 
• Experience designing or governing enterprise data models master data managementapproachesand data lineage for core business domains.
• Understanding of data securityprivacyand compliance requirements relevant to financial data including controls such as RBAC or ABAC datamaskingand audit trails. 
• Strong communicationskills with the ability to produce clear data modelsspecificationsand documentation and to collaborate effectively across Architecture ITFinanceand vendor teams. 

Mōtōmātourōpū About the team 

RātongaMatihiko Digital Services is the service division with accountability for agreeing the Universitys digital strategy and executing its technology plan. Its responsibilities are broad and itsexpertiseand focus areas span product and service lines from provision of devices seamlessconnectivityand collaboration services supporting learning teaching research and administration with software-based solutions high-performance computing and supporting new learning and teaching delivery modes. 

Additional Information :

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou  What we offer 

The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the worlds most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through: 

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home flexible hours) 
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme 
• A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave 

In addition we also offer career development programmes discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information please visitStaff Benefits. 

Waipapa Taumata Rau  The University of Auckland 

The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41000 students making us one of NZs largest employers. 

Mepēheatetukutono How to apply 

Applications must besubmittedonline by the closing date of5th April 2026to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. 

Please reach out toLisa Matthews viafor a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questionsbut we do not accept applications by email. 

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time