Senior Solution Architect

Are you a Senior Solution Architect with a strong Modern Data Architecture background?

Bring in your Data and System integration solution experience to make a NZTA!

Opportunity to showcase your excellent communication skills

Permanent, can be based in Auckland or Wellington

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.

NZTA Waka Kotahi is embarking on a new journey for the organisation and we require Senior Solution Architects across all disciplines to grow with us as an organisation. We are passionate about the outcomes we deliver.

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.

If have experience in designing system solution architecture, system integration and delivering integrated data solutions we would like to hear from you!

View the Position Description HERE.

Appointment base salary is from $131,659 to $160,916 depending on relevant knowledge and experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Solid experience in designing cloud data solutions that comply with New Zealand government mandates and adhere to industry best practices and with a specialization in complex data projects.
• Proficiency in Azure data services and Microsoft analytics solutions is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of Lakehouse Medallion architecture and its application in modern data engineering and data management.
• Proficient in contemporary data engineering and data management techniques. solid experience in design of complex technology solutions and producing and presenting solution architecture designs and technical documentation to architecture governance bodies.
• Solid experience interpreting business needs and translating these into practical designs, leading, influencing and building credibility across a range of stakeholders
• Solid experience in the use of multiple modern technology methodologies and frameworks e.g. TOGAF
• Experience with modelling solutions in Archimate.
• Solid experience in modern toolsets and approaches e.g. Agile, collaboration, automation, security, cloud
• Solid Architecture technology skillsets, experience and knowledge required include: Azure Datalake platform, Azure Data Engineering, Databricks, MS Power Platforms and PurView
• Solid experience in engineering data ETL services.
• 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 the 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.