Solution Architect

Role overview

The Ministry of Justice in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to help design and deliver modern, cloud-first technology solutions across its Shared Services portfolio. The role focuses on corporate and back-office services and requires close collaboration with delivery teams, external suppliers, and key stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Shape solution architecture across Shared Services areas
• Turn business requirements into designs that can scale effectively
• Promote the use of cloud platforms and SaaS-based services
• Support approaches for moving legacy systems into the cloud
• Review supplier architecture outputs to ensure they match Ministry standards and quality expectations
• Make sure solutions follow enterprise-wide architecture standards
• Coach teams and offer hands-on technical guidance

What you should bring

This position suits someone who already has solid Solution Architect experience in complex environments; it is not intended as an entry-level architecture role. You should be comfortable working independently across architecture design and delivery, and bring strong expertise in public cloud environments such as Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS. Experience with legacy-to-cloud transformation, supplier output assurance, and stakeholder influence is important.

About the team

Te Tāhū o te Ture, the Ministry of Justice, supports confidence in the justice system across Aotearoa New Zealand. The Digital Shared Services team provides and maintains the core services that keep the Ministry running each day, including platforms for websites, information management, task management, recruitment and employment, finance, and more. These systems are central to the Ministry's operations and strategic delivery.

The Ministry is committed to an inclusive workplace that welcomes people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.

Benefits

• 22 days of annual leave
• Flexible working hours where operationally possible
• Access to an online professional development platform
• Connection to a range of inclusive and proactive networks

Pay

The salary offered for this position is between $118,904 and $163,344, depending on skills and experience.

Additional information

Applications close on 24 July 2026. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interview before the closing date. If you have questions, contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz and quote reference MOJ/1935379 in the subject line.