Head of Architecture and Strategy
Robert Walters
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Auckland, Auckland
Contract type: Full time
An exceptional opportunity awaits for an experienced Head of Architecture to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology across a large, multi-entity organisation. This is your chance to lead a significant transformation, modernising legacy systems into composable business components with a strong focus on customer experience and data-driven decision making. You will be at the forefront of aligning technology initiatives with long-term strategic goals, ensuring that every solution delivered is innovative, sustainable, and designed to serve diverse communities. The organisation offers a flexible and supportive environment where your expertise will directly influence large-scale change, foster collaboration across multiple entities, and help create a more connected and responsive service for all stakeholders. If you are passionate about driving architectural excellence while nurturing inclusive teams and honouring commitments to community outcomes, this role provides both purpose and professional growth.
As Head of Architecture, you will guide the transformation of technology platforms across group shared services, ensuring every initiative supports both immediate operational needs and long-term strategic ambitions. Your day-to-day work will involve collaborating with senior leaders to translate vision into actionable roadmaps, overseeing the adoption of modern component-based systems, and championing customer-centric design. You will nurture an environment where inclusive leadership thrives, empowering teams to innovate while maintaining rigorous standards for security, scalability, and sustainability. By building strong partnerships internally and externally, you will ensure that technology serves as an enabler for positive change throughout the organisation. Your ability to balance technical depth with business acumen will be key as you navigate complex challenges in a rapidly evolving landscape.
To excel as Head of Architecture, you will bring extensive experience guiding large-scale architectural transformations within multifaceted organisations. Your background demonstrates not only technical proficiency but also an empathetic approach to leadership—valuing collaboration, inclusivity, and open communication at every level. You are adept at translating strategic vision into clear action plans while fostering trust among stakeholders from varied backgrounds. Your understanding of enterprise frameworks is complemented by practical know-how in managing evolving technologies such as cloud infrastructure and system integration. Above all, your commitment to community outcomes ensures that every solution is designed with care for its broader impact. Your interpersonal skills allow you to build consensus even in challenging situations, making you a dependable partner throughout periods of significant change.
Apply today by clicking on the link provided; take the next step towards shaping the future of public services.
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Eloise Gantuangco on +64 9 374 7332.
- Lead the evolution of technology strategy across multiple entities, delivering impactful solutions that benefit communities and support organisational objectives.
- Enjoy flexible working opportunities within a supportive environment that values ongoing professional development and personal wellbeing.
- Be part of a purpose-driven team where your leadership will shape critical services, drive modernisation, and leave a lasting legacy for the region.
As Head of Architecture, you will guide the transformation of technology platforms across group shared services, ensuring every initiative supports both immediate operational needs and long-term strategic ambitions. Your day-to-day work will involve collaborating with senior leaders to translate vision into actionable roadmaps, overseeing the adoption of modern component-based systems, and championing customer-centric design. You will nurture an environment where inclusive leadership thrives, empowering teams to innovate while maintaining rigorous standards for security, scalability, and sustainability. By building strong partnerships internally and externally, you will ensure that technology serves as an enabler for positive change throughout the organisation. Your ability to balance technical depth with business acumen will be key as you navigate complex challenges in a rapidly evolving landscape.
- Provide visionary leadership in developing and executing enterprise-wide architecture strategies that align with long-term organisational plans and community needs.
- Oversee the transition from legacy systems to modern, composable business components with a strong emphasis on customer experience and data integration.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver shared services that enhance operational efficiency across multiple entities.
- Champion best practices in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or FEAF, ensuring robust governance over technology lifecycles and technical debt management.
- Build trusted relationships at all levels of the organisation, influencing executive leaders and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for innovation in cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring secure and scalable solutions.
To excel as Head of Architecture, you will bring extensive experience guiding large-scale architectural transformations within multifaceted organisations. Your background demonstrates not only technical proficiency but also an empathetic approach to leadership—valuing collaboration, inclusivity, and open communication at every level. You are adept at translating strategic vision into clear action plans while fostering trust among stakeholders from varied backgrounds. Your understanding of enterprise frameworks is complemented by practical know-how in managing evolving technologies such as cloud infrastructure and system integration. Above all, your commitment to community outcomes ensures that every solution is designed with care for its broader impact. Your interpersonal skills allow you to build consensus even in challenging situations, making you a dependable partner throughout periods of significant change.
- Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-wide architectural change within complex organisations involving multiple entities or business units.
- Proven ability to develop strategic technology roadmaps that translate long-term goals into practical implementation plans.
- Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or FEAF, with hands-on experience governing technology lifecycles.
Apply today by clicking on the link provided; take the next step towards shaping the future of public services.
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Eloise Gantuangco on +64 9 374 7332.
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