Head of Technology Architecture

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Head of Technology Architecture to lead our architecture capability and provide the governance, standards, and design assurance that underpin successful technology delivery.

You'll partner with senior leaders, delivery teams, and technology specialists to ensure solutions are sustainable, secure, aligned, and built for long-term success.

What you'll do

• Lead enterprise architecture governance, standards, and design assurance.
• Develop architecture roadmaps, patterns, and technology standards
• Guide major technology programmes and strategic initiatives
• Manage architectural risk, dependencies, and technical debt
• Build and develop a high-performing architecture team.
• Influence outcomes through collaboration, governance, and thought leadership.

 Ko koe tēnei | About you

You'll be a respected technology leader who combines deep architectural expertise with strong business acumen and people leadership capability. You know how to translate complex technology concepts into practical business outcomes and are comfortable influencing senior stakeholders across a large organisation.

We're looking for:

• 15+ years' experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, technology governance, or related leadership roles within large, complex organisations.
• Proven experience providing architecture guidance, governance, and assurance across significant technology change programmes.
• Senior leadership experience managing architectural standards, risks, dependencies, and strategic technology direction.
• Strong technical depth across enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, integration, platforms, and data environments.
• A demonstrated ability to influence outcomes through collaboration, governance, and trusted advice.
• Experience developing high-performing teams and building capability across architecture functions.
• Ideally, experience within local government, public sector, infrastructure, transport, or similarly complex operating environments.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.
 
We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. 

As part of our organisation, you’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here: benefits

To view the position description, please click here

We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Application close date: Wednesday 30th September.

For a confidential discussion or for more information please get in touch with Rennie Sharma, Talent Acquisition Business Partner rennie.sharma@at.govt.nz 

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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