Solution Architect

3 weeks ago


Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Based in Wellington with hybrid work options available.
- Lead the delivery of solution architecture artefacts.
- Support an exciting work programme transforming our digital systems.

Are you a natural problem solver? Solution architects use their interpersonal, communication and digital skills to design, describe and manage solutions. If you can evaluate business requirements to come up with solutions to solve business problems, we want to talk to you
We have exciting plans, designed to modernise our platforms and systems, and delivering transformative digital technology for the people in our care and our staff.
Ngā kawenga | About the role
The Offender Management Systems team is looking for a Solution Architect to join our team at Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
The Offender Management Systems team is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of systems and digital assets used by our frontline staff, and people living in prison or the community. This includes our core case management system as well as kiosks and phone systems.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is focussed on caring for, and about people, and you'll find a direct connection between the work you do and organisational strategic goals.
The role of solution architect is wide and varied and you will be part of a like-minded team designing the Digital future of Ara Poutama, adopting modern technology, and putting it in the hands of people who will benefit the most.

**Success in the role of Solution Architect at Ara Poutama is**:

- Meaningful engagement and collaboration across the digital and business teams
- Expert guidance to projects and stakeholders across the delivery lifecycle
- Development and contribution to strategies, roadmaps and blueprint architectures, ensuring alignment with our human-centred design goals strategies, such as Hōkai Rangi
- Leading delivery of solution architecture artefacts (such as options analysis, conceptual, high level, and detailed designs) alongside architects from other product teams and vendor partners.
- Ensuring information describing our technology estate is up-to-date and fit for purpose.
- Working alongside enterprise architecture and other teams across Digital, in supporting consistency governance and strategic alignment.

If you're looking for a role that allows your passion for technology and innovation to thrive, we have some exciting initiatives coming up to support our Custodial and Community Probation staff.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

**To do this role you'll need**:

- Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management and team collaboration skills.
- Experience either in development and implementation of solution architectures, or the digital development or product ownership space.
- An understanding of Infrastructure, Integration and Security.

As a team, we strive to increase the diversity of our staff and ensure inclusion is at the heart of all we do.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $143,461 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $121,942 - $172,154 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
**Applications close**: Sunday 7th April 2024


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