Senior Domain Architect | Permanent | Wellington
Date: 11 Dec 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Strategic technical leadership of architecture across domains
- Influence enterprise-wide technology decisions
- Drive innovation and capability development
Join a strategic leadership role where your deep domain expertise will guide the integration of services and capabilities across the Ministry. Lead architectural vision, influence enterprise-wide decisions, and help shape technology roadmaps that drive real impact.
About our team | Mō te tīma:
Every week, around 1.4 million New Zealanders count on MSD for income support and services to connect with work, housing and better lives for their families.
Improvement Systems & Technology (IST) provides the technologies, innovation and expertise that enable MSD staff and partners to deliver these essential services, today and into the future.
We’re driving a once in a lifetime transformation of services for New Zealanders. IST is a key enabler of this change bringing together strategic thinkers, technology specialists and delivery leaders to design solutions and deliver change while keeping vital services running reliably every day.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
As a Senior Domain Architect, you’ll be responsible for maintaining authoritative expertise across multiple domains.
You’ll lead integration efforts, shape architectural standards, and advise key decision-makers on current and future capabilities.
As a trusted advisor, you’ll work closely with Enterprise and Solution Architects, business leaders, and IT stakeholders to ensure technology strategies are aligned with the Ministry’s goals.
You’ll play a key role in shaping the roadmap for digital transformation, identifying opportunities for innovation, and ensuring consistency across complex initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the development of multi-dimensional solution architectures
- Establish principles and standards for digital solution design
- Coordinate target architecture across projects and initiatives
- Align technology strategy with business mission and processes
- Monitor emerging technologies and assess their impact
- Provide expert advice across architecture disciplines
- Shape and refresh Technology and Capability Roadmaps
We value diversity and welcome applications from disabled people and those who have lived experience with whānau, or the disability community.
Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
- Deep subject matter expertise across one or more of the following domains:
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Integration and Data Management Platform
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Associated technologies: API Management Platforms (APIM, Mulesoft), Master Data Management, Enterprise Service Bus & Event-driven Architecture
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Delivery Assurance Platform
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Associated technologies: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Atlassian stack (Jira, Bitbucket)
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Technology Security
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Associated technologies: Microsoft Defender products, Salesforce security, SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)
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- A mix of technical depth, strategic thinking, and leadership capability.
- A passionate about architecture, emerging technologies, and enabling business transformation.
- Strong architecture experience in complex environments
- Agile delivery experience
- Proven leadership in developing technology strategies and roadmaps
- Deep domain-specific knowledge and best practices
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Expert-level knowledge in Enterprise Architecture domains
- Extensive experience with current and emerging technologies
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical ability
- Committed to quality and continuous improvement
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
A copy of the position description can be found here. Senior Domain Architect position description.
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $163,784.00 - $203,820.00
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Sunday 18 January 2026.
About us | Mō mātou:
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation.
We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve.
We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono:
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Joining us | Ko te hono mai:
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.
We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. You can find out more about our values here.
If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
