Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
The University of Auckland is progressing a major Finance Transformation Programme to deliver a new Finance ERP and its supporting ecosystem. We are looking for a Solutions Architect (Digital Solutions Architect) to contribute to shaping practical well-designed solutions that align with our Target Architecture non-functional requirements and University standards.
Reporting to the Solutions Architecture Manager you will support and guide solution design across multiple systems and teams helping ensure designs are cohesive achievable and considerate of programme timelines and constraints.
Key responsibilities include:
- Refine and communicate the Finance Target Architecture with the Lead Architect across application integration and data views.
- Support end-to-end solution design for key finance workstreams ensuring designs work smoothly across systems and teams.
- Review vendor designs and configurations and provide constructive guidance to align solutions with architecture security and integration standards.
- Work with Integration Architects and technical teams to shape interfaces between the Finance ERP and connected systems.
- Ensure nonfunctional requirements such as security performance reliability and supportability are fully considered in design and planning.
- Contribute to deployment and release planning identify technical risks and trade-offs and maintain clear and accessible solution design documentation.
Please note this is a full-time (37.5 hours/ 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 the Position Description.
Mō tō mātou rōpū 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.
He kōreromōu About you
- Solid experience as a Solutions Architect or Senior Technical Lead on large scale ERP or finance system programmes in complex organisations.
- Strong understanding of finance business processes and related solution patterns such as general ledger accounts payable and receivable procurement projects and asset management.
- Practical experience designing solutions using contemporary integration patterns such as APIs event-based integrations and file-based interfaces ideally in a cloud environment.
- Familiarity with architectural frameworks reference architectures and design governance practices and ability to apply them pragmatically.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to facilitate workshops explain options clearly and work collaboratively with vendors IT teams and business stakeholders to progress solutions within programme timelines.
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.
Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 5th April 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
Please reach out to Lisa Matthews via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but 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
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity The University of Auckland is progressing a major Finance Transformation Programme to deliver a new Finance ERP and its supporting ecosystem. We are looking for a Solutions Architect (Digital Solutions Architect) to contribute to shaping practical well-designed so...
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
The University of Auckland is progressing a major Finance Transformation Programme to deliver a new Finance ERP and its supporting ecosystem. We are looking for a Solutions Architect (Digital Solutions Architect) to contribute to shaping practical well-designed solutions that align with our Target Architecture non-functional requirements and University standards.
Reporting to the Solutions Architecture Manager you will support and guide solution design across multiple systems and teams helping ensure designs are cohesive achievable and considerate of programme timelines and constraints.
Key responsibilities include:
- Refine and communicate the Finance Target Architecture with the Lead Architect across application integration and data views.
- Support end-to-end solution design for key finance workstreams ensuring designs work smoothly across systems and teams.
- Review vendor designs and configurations and provide constructive guidance to align solutions with architecture security and integration standards.
- Work with Integration Architects and technical teams to shape interfaces between the Finance ERP and connected systems.
- Ensure nonfunctional requirements such as security performance reliability and supportability are fully considered in design and planning.
- Contribute to deployment and release planning identify technical risks and trade-offs and maintain clear and accessible solution design documentation.
Please note this is a full-time (37.5 hours/ 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 the Position Description.
Mō tō mātou rōpū 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.
He kōreromōu About you
- Solid experience as a Solutions Architect or Senior Technical Lead on large scale ERP or finance system programmes in complex organisations.
- Strong understanding of finance business processes and related solution patterns such as general ledger accounts payable and receivable procurement projects and asset management.
- Practical experience designing solutions using contemporary integration patterns such as APIs event-based integrations and file-based interfaces ideally in a cloud environment.
- Familiarity with architectural frameworks reference architectures and design governance practices and ability to apply them pragmatically.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to facilitate workshops explain options clearly and work collaboratively with vendors IT teams and business stakeholders to progress solutions within programme timelines.
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.
Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 5th April 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
Please reach out to Lisa Matthews via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but 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
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