Enterprise Solution Architect

6 days ago

Auckland CBD, New Zealand RWA People Full time NZ$100,000 - NZ$170,000 per year

The Opportunity: A Lifestyle Change with Career Impact

Are you currently based in Auckland but dreaming of a life in the South Island? We are offering a career-defining opportunity for a senior technologist to leave the traffic behind and join one of Canterbury's most vital infrastructure organizations.

About the Business

Our client is a major player in the New Zealand utilities sector, dedicated to ensuring energy resilience and driving the transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon future. As a community-focused organization, we manage a critical network that powers homes and businesses across cities, towns, and rural heartlands. We pride ourselves on a culture that champions innovation, curiosity, and genuine care for the communities we serve.

The Role

We are seeking a pragmatic and visionary Enterprise Solution Architect to join the Digital, Data & Technology division. In this pivotal role, you will be the bridge between high-level business strategy and technical execution, ensuring our systems are robust, secure, and ready for tomorrow's challenges.

You will act as the primary architectural authority, balancing the need for long-term strategic planning with the realities of agile delivery. Your work will directly influence how we modernize our network and deliver value to our consumers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Vision: Design and maintain the organization's architectural capability roadmaps and blueprints to support business transformation.
  • Governance Leadership: Chair technical forums to ensure design consistency and alignment across all projects without creating bottlenecks.
  • Core Systems Oversight: Provide expert guidance on the architecture of mission-critical platforms, including Asset Management, Geospatial systems (GIS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
  • Innovation & Data: Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning by establishing strong data management foundations.
  • IT/OT Convergence: Lead the integration of corporate digital systems with operational technology (OT/SCADA) to create a seamless, resilient network.
  • Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted partner to the executive team and external vendors, translating complex technical concepts into clear business value.

About You

  • Senior Experience: You bring approximately a decade of experience in architecture, ideally within heavy industry, utilities, or complex asset-intensive environments.
  • Technical Breadth: You possess deep expertise across the full technology stack, including integration platforms, data architecture, and operational technologies.
  • Security & Standards: You have a solid grasp of modern cybersecurity frameworks and industry-standard architectural practices.
  • Communication Mastery: You are an articulate communicator who can simplify the complex, allowing you to influence C-suite decisions and guide delivery teams effectively.
  • Collaborative Approach: You are humble yet confident, known for building relationships and fostering trust rather than relying solely on authority.

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