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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Hybrid
We are strengthening Architecture's role in setting enterprise technology direction and enabling better long-term decision making by building deeper Principal Architecture capability, creating greater capacity to look across NZTA, set clear direction and support delivery through stronger standards, patterns and guardrails.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
As Principal Enterprise Architect – Digital & Systems Leadership you will partner with senior leaders across Digital and System Leadership to help shape the future direction of NZTA's digital capabilities, enterprise platforms and technology landscape.
This is a business-led enterprise architecture leadership role. You'll work upstream of delivery, translating business strategy, organisational priorities and future capability needs into enterprise target states, capability roadmaps and clear strategic advice.
As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you'll bring an enterprise-wide perspective to complex challenges and opportunities, helping ensure decisions are informed by a clear understanding of impacts, dependencies and possibilities.
You will:
Rather than focusing on specific technologies or delivery solutions, you'll influence thinking early, helping leaders make deliberate and informed decisions about where technology can provide value and how future investments align with enterprise direction.
You will find out more about the role here - Position Description
Ko koe tēnei | About you
You'll be a strategic thinker who can see the bigger enterprise picture while building the credibility and trusted relationships needed to influence at senior levels.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public service.
Mō mātou | About us
The Chief Technology Office (CTO) is a strategic business enabler within NZTA, providing the digital skills, capabilities, platforms and leadership needed to support our operational performance, regulatory responsibilities and future transport vision.
The CTO helps ensure our digital investments, platforms and services align with organisational priorities and deliver value across NZTA. It plays an important role in enabling efficient service delivery, improving customer experience, managing risk and supporting long-term planning.
As part of Te Aukaha | Digital, you'll contribute to improving our services and decision-making and providing modern, fit-for-purpose digital, information and technology solutions for our people, partners and customers.
You'll be part of an Architecture function that is strengthening its enterprise role, building greater capability to look across NZTA, establish clear direction and enable delivery through stronger standards, patterns and guardrails.
Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return
This is an opportunity to work at enterprise level, influence significant organisational decisions and help shape how NZTA evolves its capabilities for the future.
In addition, you'll benefit from:
If you enjoy working at the intersection of business strategy, enterprise architecture and organisational change, and want to influence important decisions before solutions are defined, we'd love to hear from you.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please click Apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Rā Katinga | Applications close:
12 November 2026For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.