Domain Architect

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- Wellington, CBD based permanent opportunity
- Do you have the ability to lead through influence your technical domain, set a clear vision, and move others toward a common vision or goal? Join us
- Work with a highly experienced and dynamic architecture strategic function
- Help shape the future direction of our ICT strategy

**Tēnei tūranga - About the Role**:
Are you an experienced Information/Data professional with a passion for architecting robust and innovative Information solutions? Join our dynamic team at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) as an IT Domain Architect and contribute to shaping the future of our digital Information infrastructure.

Join our passionate team and make a meaningful impact on the digital transformation of a prominent New Zealand Government Agency.

**Responsibilities**:
Need to include
Data structures
Data Standards a from logical to physical
Understanding implication of legislation upon data needs

**Information Strategy**: Develop and implement the Information architectural strategy and associated roadmaps for the Information domain within the Ministry, in alignment with the organization's goals and objectives. Analyse business requirements and design scalable, secure, and efficient IT Information platforms and solutions.

**Solution Design**: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements. Design end-to-end Information platform solutions, including hardware, software, networks, and Information points. Ensure compliance with relevant standards, policies, and regulations.

**Technology Evaluation**: Assess new Information technologies, tools, and platforms to determine their suitability for the organization. Conduct feasibility studies, proof of concepts, and cost-benefit analyses. Provide recommendations and make informed decisions on technology investments.

**Risk Assessment and Security**: Identify and evaluate potential risks and vulnerabilities within the IT domain. Collaborate with the security team to develop and implement robust security measures and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

**Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement**: Work closely with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to understand their requirements and address their concerns. Build strong relationships, foster effective communication, and facilitate collaboration to deliver successful outcomes.

**Pattern and Standards**: Assess and review the need for patterns and standards across the Information Domain, ensuring the alignment of solutions towards the standards and patterns by Solution Architects and partners.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

**Additional Requirements**:

- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience (8+ years) as an IT Information/Data architect, with expertise in the specific system Information Domain.
- Strong knowledge of IT architecture frameworks, principles, and methodologies.
- Experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale IT solutions.
- Proficiency in cloud technologies and architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Familiarity with government regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Understanding of various delivery methodologies (e.g., PRINTE2, PMP, SAFe) is desirable.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

**Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE**:
MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
- Mahi Tahi - Better Together
- Māia - Bold and brave
- Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
- Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity - Hīkina Whakatutuki - which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotear