Digital Solution Lead (Enterprise Architect) at Controller and Auditor - General, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Digital Solution Lead (Enterprise Architect)

The Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake aims to improve trust and confidence in public services by giving New Zealanders an independent view of government spending and performance. As the statutory auditor of all public organisations, from councils to schools, the Auditor-General's work plays a major part in ensuring that our public sector remains one of the most trusted in the world.

Are you passionate about leading the design of intuitive digital solutions that empower knowledge workers and improve how people work together? Can you help us protect critical information? Do you thrive at the intersection of enterprise architecture, information management, AI innovation, and public sector impact?

With a focus on employee productivity, our Office is well advanced in transitioning to modern, cloud-based digital solutions. We're looking for a Digital Solutions Lead with a strong interest in information lifecycle management to help shape the next steps in our digital enablement story. This strategic and hands-on role focuses on providing smart, secure, and user-friendly solutions to support our professionals in conducting financial audits, performance audits, and inquiries.

You'll lead the development of digital capabilities that enhance document management, streamline workflows, automate processes, and ensure robust information protection—making it easier for our people to do their best work.

To succeed in this role, you'll have:

• a good understanding of how digital solutions can enable a professional services organisation and drive improvements in business outcomes;
• the ability to develop and maintain a risk-based digital architecture plan and investment roadmap, ensuring that our digital investments and core cloud-based applications and platforms are aligned with the Office's strategic goals;
• hands-on experience with Microsoft cloud environments, dynamics platform, and MS 365;
• experience forming excellent relationships, underpinned by an awareness and knowledge of accounting and audit practices in a public sector or large private sector organisation;
• a tertiary qualification in business, information technology, or an information-based discipline; and
• a certificate in Enterprise Architecture or Microsoft Platforms (preferred.)

We offer our people:

• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive hybrid working arrangements (flexible hours/days).
• Health and well-being benefits.

Read more – including about employee-led networks, annual leave, and family benefits – on our website: oag.parliament.nz/about-us/careers/benefits-for-employees.

What we stand for

People matter | Our independence is critical | We act with integrity and courage | We're here to make a difference

We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us to understand the issues facing the public sector and how these affect the lives of New Zealanders. We strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.

For this role you must be able to gain and maintain a Confidential national security clearance. Ordinarily, this means that you must be a New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a current residency class visa and intend to become a citizen when eligible. You must have a five-year checkable background in New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, or Australia. Use this online tool to check your eligibility (please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process): www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

For more information, please contact Sandy Hoggarth at recruitment@oag.parliament.nz.

You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position description there, too).

We value originality and effort. Although AI can be helpful in some circumstances, we require you to submit a cover letter and CV that reflects your own voice and experiences.

Applications close Tuesday 18 November 2025.

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