Enterprise Architect

About the Role At Craigs (CIP) we are focused on helping our clients achieve their financial goals and grow their wealth. We believe that the people at Craigs are fundamental to achieving this, and our collective skills, knowledge and commitment allow us to provide the best possible outcomes for our clients. The Enterprise Architect role is located within the Digital Business Team and is a full‑time permanent role based at our Tauranga office. The primary focus is to develop, own and maintain the enterprise architecture across the business, information, application and technology domains, ensuring technology investment aligns with CIP’s strategic objectives and Target Operating Model. Responsibilities Maintain the enterprise architecture roadmaps and blueprints within the appropriate documentation systems. Operate across the full technology landscape rather than within any single project or programme. Maintain an awareness of technology advances, particularly AI, to ensure decisions are well informed regarding the direction and capability of new technology. Define architectural principles, standards and reference architectures, governing their adoption across the organisation. Provide solution design assurance and governance as required. Support the technology evaluation and selection to support a coherent, rationalised technology landscape. About You This role will suit an experienced Enterprise Architect with 8+ years’ experience, including demonstrated enterprise architecture experience within a similar sized organisation, and will possess the following: Strategic thinking, innovative leadership, relationship‑building and strong technologist skills. Strong experience in the whole SDLC with specific exposure to Agile methods. Recent experience of Machine Learning and Generative AI technology would be favourable. Commercial and business acumen. Strong influencing and relationship management skills. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. A proven ability to define and govern enterprise‑wide architecture and roadmaps, to deliver results. About the Company Craigs Investment Partners (Craigs) is a multi‑award‑winning investment advisory firm and one of the largest in New Zealand. With over 20 offices located throughout the country and more than 600 employees, Craigs offers solutions and advice to private investors as well as corporate and institutional clients. Benefits Comprehensive health insurance Craigs Community / Volunteer Day Additional week of leave (conditions apply) Other leave (such as sick, bereavement, and family violence leave) from the first day of employment Parental leave – 26 weeks’ pay ‘top up’ for eligible primary carers Long service leave Annual health check and flu vaccinations Flexible work options Savings benefits and preferential insurance rates Why Craigs? We are stronger together We strive for excellence We put people first We do what’s right How To Apply If you are interested in the role, please submit your application online now as we will be interviewing suitable candidates as they apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr