| Category: | Digital, Data & Technology |
| Application Close Date: | 22-Mar-2026 |
| Position Type: | Permanent |
| Attachments: | Senior Solution Architect JD - 2026.pdf (PDF, 253KB) Job Specification |
Senior Solution Architect
Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
This is a senior architecture role where you will provide technical leadership and design solution architectures that bring the target state vision to life. Working in a dynamic environment, you will balance strategic intent with pragmatic delivery, ensuring the right architecture runway is in place to support downstream teams.
You will partner closely with business and technology stakeholders to design innovative, scalable solutions that address enterprise needs across both existing and emerging technology landscapes. From options analysis through to solution design and governance, you will play a critical role in enabling reliable, integrated processes that improve operational efficiency and customer outcomes.
Your key responsibilities include:
Mōu - About you
As a seasoned Solution Architect, you combine strategic thinking with hands on pragmatism. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing without authority and translating complex technical concepts into language that resonates with diverse audiences.
You bring strong enterprise awareness and a natural ability to build trusted relationships across business and technology teams. You are calm under pressure, commercially astute and motivated by delivering better outcomes through smart, integrated solutions.
You'll combine that with:
He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us!
We're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about. Our permanent employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:
Mō te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ Post
Ever wondered about the magic behind parcel delivery? It's a tale of teamwork, cutting-edge and data-led technology, and some truly awesome people. All united by one mission - to deliver for New Zealand. Ready to be a part of that story?
Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!
At NZ Post, we've been connecting New Zealanders for over 180 years. From delivering food and medicine to the latest tech and treasured heirlooms, we're proud to keep Aotearoa moving.
We've invested big in technology and sustainability, and now we're looking for someone who can help us design solutions that make a real difference. If that someone is you, then apply today or find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page. If you require additional information, please contact Michele Christie (Talent Partner) on 022 087 5195
Applications for this position close on 22 March 2026
Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.
All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks. Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test.
If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles. We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved.
There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.