Principal Architect

Our Co-operative

Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us

At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity

This role provides strategic architectural leadership across Fonterra's Group Functions domain, with a strong emphasis on Finance—a critical enabler of enterprise performance and transformation. As Principal Architect - Group Functions, you'll define and govern the target architecture for Finance, HR, Procurement, and other corporate functions, ensuring technology solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards and business strategy. You'll act as a trusted advisor, partnering with Finance stakeholders to deliver integrated, future-ready solutions across the hybrid IT landscape.

Key responsibilities include:

* Define and maintain the target architecture for Group Functions, with a particular focus on Finance, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and strategic goals

* Provide architectural oversight and governance for Finance-led initiatives and broader Group Functions projects

* Ensure compliance with architectural principles, patterns, and governance processes

* Develop and maintain technology roadmaps, identifying opportunities for simplification, automation, and innovation in Finance systems

* Partner with Finance leaders and delivery teams to ensure alignment between financial business needs and technology solutions

Mōu | About You

You're a strategic thinker with deep expertise in enterprise architecture and a strong understanding of corporate functions—especially Finance. You're confident influencing architectural decisions, engaging stakeholders, and driving innovation across complex environments.

You bring:

* Preferably a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent

* Extensive experience in enterprise and solution architecture within large, complex organisations

* Strong domain knowledge in Finance, including platforms such as SAP S/4HANA Finance, Group Reporting, and financial planning tools

* Familiarity with HR and Procurement platforms such as SuccessFactors and Ariba

* Expertise in integration patterns, cloud platforms, and security principles

* Proven ability to lead architectural decisions and influence across Finance and other stakeholder groups

* Excellent communication, facilitation, and strategic thinking skills

Ngā Aura | Our Values

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone - no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our [1] Values Quiz

Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You

We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:

* Fair and equitable pay

* Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)

* Professional development opportunities

* Career growth support

* Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)

* Employee recognition

* Support for community involvement and cultural connection

To learn more, visit [2] Fonterra Careers

Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities

At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Tātou Tātou | Join Us

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

He Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion.

Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions).

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth.

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.

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