Solution Architect

Job Description We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to help shape and deliver modern, cloud‑first solutions across the Ministry's Shared Services portfolio. You'll design and guide solutions that support corporate and back‑office services, working closely with delivery teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. Lead solution design across Shared Services domains Translate business needs into scalable architectures Drive cloud and SaaS adoption Guide legacy‑to‑cloud migration approaches Assure supplier architecture deliverables meet Ministry standards and quality expectations Align solutions with enterprise standards Mentor teams and provide technical leadership This role offers the opportunity to grow toward portfolio and enterprise architecture pathways, with exposure to complex, organisation‑wide transformation. Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience Proven Solution Architect experience in complex environments (not a first‑time SA role) Comfortable operating independently across design & delivery Strong Public Cloud expertise (Azure, M365, AWS) Experience delivering legacy to cloud transformations Experience managing and assuring supplier outputs Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills Mō Mātou/About Us At Te Tāhū o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice, we are committed to strengthening trust in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our Digital Shared Services Team exists to deliver, manage and maintain the services required for the Ministry to function day to day. These include services that enable websites, information management, task management, recruitment & employment management and finance amongst many others. These services are critical to enabling the Ministry to operate effectively and deliver on its strategy. Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here Benefits We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include: 22 days holiday leave flexible work hours where possible an online professional development portal access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career. Utu ā-tau/Salary The appointing salary for this role is $118,904 to $163,344, while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter. Applications close on 24 July 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] and include 'MOJ/1935379' in your subject line. #J-18808-Ljbffr