Role: Enterprise Architect                 
Reports to: Lead Enterprise Architect
Location: Wellington
Job type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Enterprise Architect interested in the following?

• Improving outcomes for children, young people, and families
• Being part of Oranga Tamariki's Technology and Channels (T&C) group at an exciting time
• Working with our technology vendor partners to execute and deliver technology services to our staff, enabling them to provide better outcomes to children, young people and families.

Mō mātou | About us 

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: 

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As an Enterprise Architect you will support the successful delivery of technology projects and initiatives at Oranga Tamariki by supporting T&C service portfolios, projects and associated architecture governance and assurance processes.  The Enterprise Architect works closely with T&C portfolios and project teams and within Oranga Tamariki.

An overview of your responsibilities:

• Support the development of technology strategy and direction for the Ministry
• Develop capability roadmaps to assist business units in leveraging technology to achieve business outcomes
• Champion Architecture governance to ensure that the overall architectural direction of projects are aligned with business objectives and lead to cost effective, agile, integrated and suitably future-proofed applications
• Lead technology innovation within the Ministry
• Develop and maintain architecture frameworks to implement Ministry's Technology strategy
• Evolve our cloud strategy, frameworks, patterns and standards including integration, security including identity management, and data sharing
• Engage with and contribute to all-of-government initiatives

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Five or more years' experience as a Senior architect in a large organisation delivering practical solutions to solve complex organisational problems
• A thorough understanding of architectural frameworks, processes and industry standards, including All-of-Government standards, and cloud architecture
• Your experience includes migrating applications and services to the cloud, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud integration
• Ability to synthesise a cohesive technology strategy across all the elements of a technology-enabled business
• Business and client-focused approach to technology and channels
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences and build and maintain rapport with others
• Strong problem-solving abilities and lateral thinking while still maintaining attention to detail
• Commercial expertise, including experience working with counterparts in external provider organisations
• Outstanding relationship management skills and can build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Be open to and contribute to the development of fresh new ideas

Mo te roopu | About the team

Technology and Channels is responsible for the Ministry's technology strategy, systems and services. We have implemented a new technology operating model so that we can deliver our responsibilities more efficiently, through a business-aligned structure by leveraging new Cloud‑based platforms. Our operating model is founded on three main principles:

• User-centricity is paramount, with a focus on the front-line and the wider sector.
• We are Cloud-only and asset-light, choosing to buy as-a-service offerings from third party suppliers, rather than own technology assets.
• Our systems and processes are agile and enabling, to deliver changes faster, reduce complexity and simplify system interactions

Nou te rourou | What's in it for you

The opportunity to be part of a fantastic team where you will have the chance to provide strategic direction and influence within the Technology and Channels team and also gain experience with modern Cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Salesforce.

In return we provide a fascinating and rewarding opportunity with flexible working arrangements and a committed team environment where we thrive to make a meaningful difference. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all of our employee benefits please click here or visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

How to apply | Me pehea te tuku tono:

Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you register or login using your work email address. For reporting and transparency, it is important that all applications are submitted through our careers site, please do not email through applications and/or CVs.

For assistance or any questions please contact tom.bowen@ot.govt.nz

Applications Close 13th March 2022