Solutions Architect

Job DescriptionJob Title: Solutions ArchitectRole type: Full time, permanentLocation: Wellington CitySalary band & range: BTIS – C $130,021 to $174,428 depending on skills and experienceAbout the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga As the Solutions Architect, you will work closely with business teams across Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the Business Technology and Information Services (BT&IS) group to define solution architecture for projects. Your work will enable successful outcomes for MPI by ensuring solutions are well-designed, pragmatic, and aligned with organisational goals.You will be responsible for defining, maintaining, and communicating solution architecture designs and the associated models for each project. This includes coordinating with internal and external delivery partners to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.This role offers the opportunity to contribute to exciting change initiatives that support the realisation of MPI's strategic direction focused on supporting the country's food and fibre sector. You will play a key part in planning and implementing solutions that balance strong delivery focus with practical approaches.About You - MōuYou will bring significant experience in solution architecture and a proven ability to deliver successful outcomes across diverse projects and platforms within a government agency. Your expertise will enable you to design pragmatic solutions that meet business needs while aligning with organisational goals.You will be confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels, tailoring your communication to suit technical and non-technical audiences. Your ability to create clear models and documentation will help define target solutions and outline transitional states effectively. You thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrating initiative and adaptability. While cloud and AI experience would be advantageous, your strength lies in applying broad technical knowledge and strong architecture skills to complex challenges.You have:Six or more years experience successfully working as a Solution Architect, including development of Solution architecture designs, across a variety of different solution architecture engagements, projects, and platforms.Proven solution architecture experience working in a large and complex NZ Government agency.Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of building constructive, collegial relationships to suit technical and non-technical audiences.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including tailoring messages for non-technical stakeholdersProven ability to create models and documentation that define target solutions and transitional statesExperience across a broad range of technology domains including cloud services (AWS or Azure) and AI are desirableSelf-starter with high levels of initiative and adaptability; patient and pragmatic in deliveryAbout the Team - Mō tō mātou RōpūThe team are comprised of experienced Solution Architects with sound solution architecture backgrounds with a speciality in a technology domain.About MPI - Mō Te Manatū Ahu MatuaThe Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua Additional MPI leave daysAbility to purchase extra annual leaveAnnual Wellness paymentAre you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.Applications close at 11.59pm 26 November 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please email Sophie.Hallett@mpi.govt.nzFollow MPI here - Whāia ngā tūhononga ki MPI i koneiLinks to Facebook, MPI Careers, LinkedIn, X