Solutions Architect at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Based in Wellington with hybrid work options available.
- Are you a solution architect with experience in complex enterprise applications?
- Support an exciting work programme transforming our digital systems.
Are you a natural problem solver? Solution architects use their interpersonal, communication and digital skills to design, describe and manage solutions and their interfaces. If you 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.
Ngā kawenga | About the role
We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Digital Architecture team at Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
We are looking for a Solutions Architect with the skills and experience to meet the needs of our Corporate Systems Product Group. The Corporate Systems Product Group is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of systems and digital assets used by both back office and frontline staff and includes critical business functions such as People and Capability, Payroll, Finance, Procurement 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 solution architect is wide and varied and you will be part of a like-minded team designing the digital future of Ara Poutama Aotearoa. Experience including adoption of modern technology and transformation of applications will help us put digital services in the hands of people who will benefit the most.
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.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā 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 business applications including hybrid environments with mixes of old and new technologies
- A good understanding of the following:
- SAP platform and business capabilities
- Azure application infrastructure
- SaaS products in general - Architectural experience of connecting business applications including integration and platform strategies
- Demonstrable understanding of underlying infrastructure platform considerations, including API and 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 ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $147,765 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $125,601 - $177,318 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr).
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
If you have any questions please contact: maria.papp@corrections.govt.nz
To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Applications close on: Sunday 16th February 2025
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, please do not contact the Hiring Manager directly, instead reach out to maria.papp@corrections.govt.nz.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) |
Location: | Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara) |
Position type: | Permanent |
Category: | IT & computing |
Date listed: | 05-Feb-2025 |
Salary range: | 125,601 - 177,318 |
Closing date: | 16-Feb-2025 |
Reference: | NZ/1842536 |
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