Solution Architect

Collaborate with Senior Solution Architects & business stakeholders

Deliver solution architecture that meets business needs

Based in Wellington or Auckland

Solutions Architect with a strong focus on Infrastructure and integration services.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The purpose of this role is to provide technical co-design and expert technical knowledge to deliver solution architecture that meets business needs.

This role is in the Infrastructure Architecture domain and help physical and cloud infrastructure design solutions and associated integrations services.

Our team helps keep the rest of the business moving, so it's important you have highly developed collaboration and relationship building skills. You will also excel at working with innovative, Agile, cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding technology outcomes. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work in a friendly and vibrant environment alongside other people who share your passion.

View the Position Description HERE.

Appointment base salary is from $109,408 - $133,720, depending on relevant knowledge and experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in design of complex technology solutions (at least in a supporting role)
• Solid Experience interpreting business needs and translating these into practical designs
• Solid experience in designing physical infrastructure, networking and cloud architecture components. Technology sets include Datacentres, VMware, Azure, Cisco SDN and OT networks
• Solid Experience in leading, influencing and building credibility across a range of stakeholders
• Experience with modelling solutions in Archimate.
• Experience in designing Integration Services especially with Mulesoft, Kafka, Azure API Services and Kubernetes
• Experience in the use of multiple modern technology methodologies and frameworks e.g. event­ driven architecture, distributed computing, micro-services & TOGAF
• Experience in Microsoft toolsets and approaches e.g. Agile, collaboration, automation, security and cloud.
• Understanding of New Zealand Government Security standards (NZISM) and a secure by design methodology.

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.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At NZTA, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. NZTA has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years' time.

Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens NZTA through supporting our people and delivering future-focussed solutions. We enable digital change and provide quality data, information and security services.

Along with our other benefits we also have new NZTA Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Rā Katinga | Applications Close:

19 October 2025

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

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.