Solutions Architect

Are you a solutions architect with broad Infrastructure experience?
- Seeking a top-notch communicator who is great at leading and influencing others.
- Permanent position, based in Wellington with hybrid work options available.

Solutions architects use their interpersonal, communication and digital skills to design, describe and manage solutions and their interfaces. If you are a natural problem solver and 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.

**Mo te tunga | About the role**

We are looking for a **Solutions Architect** to join our Digital Architecture team at Ara Poutama Aotearoa.

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.

We are looking for skills and experience to meet the needs of our Infrastructure Product Group. This group is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of the infrastructure and assets used by both back office and frontline staff and supports critical business functions such as Offender and Prison Management, Data Warehouse, Offender related digital services and much more. Ara Poutama Aotearoa has one of the largest public agency workforces in New Zealand and this role plays an important part in ensuring employee experience and value for money is second to none.

The role of solutions architect is wide and varied and you will be part of a like-minded team designing the digital future of Ara Poutama. Experience including adoption of modern technology and transformation of infrastructure will help us put digital services in the hands of people who will benefit the most.

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience**

To do this role you'll need:

- Experience of working within a product team to deliver strategic solutions in a large enterprise environment.
- Understanding of an evolving landscape of infrastructure, desktop and networking with mixes of old and new technologies
- A good understanding of the following:

- Cloud technologies
- Networking
- End user devices
- Telecommunications
- Technology infrastructure in general, including Microsoft and Oracle.
- Demonstrable understanding of underlying infrastructure platform considerations, including integration technologies
- Experience of leading design with strong relationship building and problem-solving skills.

As a team, we strive to increase the diversity of our staff and ensure inclusion is at the heart of all we do.

**Utu a-tau | Salary**

The midpoint of the salary range is $147,765 per annum and the full range (85%-120%$125,601 - $177,318) is per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

**Mo matou | About us**

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

When applying, submit a tailored **CV and a cover letter** describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

**Applications close on**:Wednesday 15 October 2025, 11pm, NZST.