Principal Architect

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Do you want to be part of a small but perfectly formed architecture team with an active role in making a difference for New Zealanders? Post-COVID, tertiary education will play a lead part in New Zealand's response, and we will be right there supporting it.

In this role you can help shape our technology direction and be part of this change.
If you're looking for your "why", then come and join us at TEC.

We truly believe in the transformational benefits of education and vocational training and as a result every year we invest $3.8 billion in tertiary education and training, and seek to lift the aspirations and skill base of all New Zealanders from ages 7 to 70+.

The TEC's approach and work is changing constantly and solid architecture is a key part of the success of this strategy.


He angitūtanga:
About the Role


Reporting to the Manager - Programmes & Architecture, this role is within a team of five to support our wide-ranging programme of work.


  • Helping your stakeholders create solutions to their business needs as we move towards our target state.
  • Helping us plan and deliver the next phase of our cloud journey and develop enterprise architecture principles, standards, and guidelines to drive TEC projects.
  • Facilitate informed data and technology choices within TEC and represent TEC in sector and crossagency forums.
  • Bring an enterprise and strategic lens to all initiatives to ensure individual pieces of work are integrated and help TEC achieve its longterm goals.
  • This is a fulltime position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday
  • Friday
  • Wellington Based

He kōrero mōu:

What we are looking for:

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Principal Architect who is looking to provide leadership within the architecture practice and to TEC projects through expert advice and guidance to project team members and stakeholders.


You bring the following:

  • Tertiary level qualification in relevant discipline and/or equivalent architecture experience
  • Great communication skills able to engage with senior business stakeholders.
  • Excellent relationship management skills you can work well a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Creative spark someone who is comfortable with open discussions because that's how we get the best results.
  • Broad architecture skills in several domains including depth in at least one key domain such as cloud or security. We already have architects with great experience across data and integration domains and ideally you will complement their skills.
  • Provide architectural direction and leadership to other architects.
  • Build and maintain indepth understanding of how technology and data supports functions and processes across the tertiary education system
  • Expert knowledge of architecture methods, principles and frameworks

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou:
What's in it for you

  • Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
  • A range of benefits including flexible working options, a wellness programme and the ability to purchase extra leave.
  • A motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set
  • Reduced premiums through our Health Insurance Group Scheme
  • A focus on Career development and internal opportunities
  • Modern, collaborative spaces in central Wellington offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needs
The salary range for this position starts from $133,012 up to $156,485+ depending on demonstrable skills and experience.

Me pēhea te tuku tono:
How to Apply
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

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