# Solution Architect at New Zealand Customs Service, Wellington## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Shape end-to-end technology solutions that drive real business outcomes at Customs. Lead the design of future-fit solutions aligned to strategy, security, and delivery excellence, including the thoughtful use of AI and other emerging technologies. Work across business and technology to design solutions that deliver real value. Turn complex business needs into smart, scalable technology solutions.* Full-time permanent role based in Wellington.Join New Zealand Customs and play a key role in designing and delivering secure, scalable technology solutions that support critical national operations. This is an opportunity to work across complex programmes and initiatives, explore how new technologies such as AI can improve outcomes, and ensure solutions align with strategic direction and deliver real business value.About the role...As a Solution Architect, you will design and guide the delivery of end-to-end technology solutions that meet business needs and align with Customs’ architecture standards and strategic goals. You will work closely with stakeholders, delivery teams, and vendors to translate business requirements into robust, sustainable solutions across applications, data, infrastructure, and cloud environments.This role plays a critical part in ensuring solutions are secure, resilient, and fit for purpose across their full lifecycle.**Key Responsibilities include...*** Designing end-to-end solution architectures across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and cloud. Developing high-level and detailed designs, solution options, and cost estimates to inform decision-making. Identifying risks, dependencies, and trade-offs, and providing clear recommendations. Engaging with stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure solutions align with strategy. Supporting delivery teams through implementation, testing, and transition to operations.* Providing trusted architectural advice and contributing to standards, frameworks, and governance.**What you’ll bring...*** Experience designing and delivering solution architecture in complex enterprise environments Strong ability to translate business needs into practical technology solutions Broad knowledge across applications, cloud, integration, and infrastructure domains Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders A collaborative approach, curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, and experience working across agile, project, and product delivery teams.Why join Customs?At Customs, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that protects and enables New Zealand’s borders while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
You’ll have the opportunity to influence technology direction, work across diverse stakeholders, and help deliver solutions that make a real impact.How to apply...To join Customs, you must be a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident\ and be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate level of security clearance to Confidential level. Due to the nature of Customs work you must have a clear Police record. Successful applicants are also required to pass a drug test.(\) *A New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for the last 5 years and resides in New Zealand at time of application.****OR****a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided in New Zealand for the last 5 years and resides in New Zealand at time of application but may have been absent from New Zealand for periods of six or less months within the past five years, preferably in one or more of the following countries: either Australia, Canada, United Kingdom or the United States of America.
You will be required to provide overseas police certificates for these periods spent outside of New Zealand.***Click on the apply button to submit your application.To express your interest, please apply on-line by submitting an up-to-date CV and cover letter that demonstrates your suitability and motivation for the role. For further information about this position, please view the position description attached or contact Suzanne Leahy (Senior Corporate Recruitment Advisor) at [email protected]Applications close at 11pm, Wednesday 15 July 2026.****We encourage prompt application for this role as we will be shortlisting applications as they are received and may close the role earlier than the above closing date.****Please note Customs will be managing this recruitment independently in-house and will not be engaging with recruitment agencies at this stage.***New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | New Zealand Customs Service || Location: | Wellington || Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time || Category: | IT & computing || Date listed: | 30-Jun-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 15-Jul-2026 || Reference: | 48371 || Attachment: | || File links: | (PD ES) Solution Architect\_2026.pdf || Website: | https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us |\n#J-18808-Ljbffr
