The Architecture team ensures we have fit for purpose technology solutions which support the realisation of our strategic objectives and enable ‘Our Business'. We have an exciting opportunity for two capable solution architects who are energetic and enthusiastic to join our team.

 Reporting to the Architecture Practice Manager, you will be providing a range of Architecture services to support and enable our business partners from across the organisation.

 As a Solutions Architect, you will have the ability to understand technologies and be adaptable to picking up new ones as required. You will be knowledgeable in the technology of architecture and have sound experience in using the TOGAF architectural framework (UML/Archimate). You will be working as a collaborative member of the Architectural Practice team where you will be working to deliver on key projects and facilitate the team to produce required outcomes in a timely manner. 

 Key Accountabilities:

• Championing Architecture practices.
• Contributing to a strong team culture.
• Exhibiting advanced stakeholder management by driving engagement across Police to deliver effective outcomes.
• Being a credible leader and expert advisor that will align the efforts of the Architecture group to assist in the delivery by:
  • Delivering effective Solution Architecture through impact assessments, options analysis, high level design and assurance activities which help inform our decision-making processes.
  • Contributing to our Strategic Architecture through the development of component models, roadmaps, blueprints standards and roadmaps. 

What you'll bring

Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

You will have proven architecture experience and a structured approach to planning and delivery. You will be capable of effectively communicating with all levels including business stakeholders, architects, operational staff and vendors.

 Key Skills:

• Strong experience with cloud (Iaas/Paas/Saas) technologies, such as AWS, Azure, Operations Management Suite, Office 365, Exchange Online, etc 
• Ability to work through architecture governance structures to assess and recommend most suitable solution option 
• Demonstrated experience incorporating security, recovery, audit, availability, performance and operational monitoring into solution design 
• Good understanding of and experience with architecture frameworks and methods such as TOGAF
• Solutioning experience in one or more architectural domains.
• Specific experience in AWS and Azure/M365.
• Architecture modelling tools such as Sparx EA.
• Modelling frameworks such as TOGAF, UML and Archimate.
• A relevant Architectural / business qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good interpersonal skills with a collaborative working approach