Job Opportunities in New Zealand

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.

• You will be responsible for the overall strategy and approach to the digital future across all the Ministry’s systems, working closely with the Head of Architecture to ensure that MFAT has a roadmap to delivery MFAT’s digital infrastructure and platforms. * A new role in the Information Management Division (IMD). * 18 months Fixed Term Contract - Wellington based.

We are recruiting a Principal Enterprise Architect fixed term to join the MFAT team for 18 months. This is a rare opportunity to apply your project management expertise in an exciting and truly unique environment.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Our Information Management Division (IMD) provides key services to the Ministry in the areas of knowledge and information technology management, ensuring that the Ministry has the digital tools it needs to enable day-to-day business. Our staff are committed to building a safe, more prosperous and sustainable future for all New Zealanders, assisting the government with international priorities and providing advice to the government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

This pivotal role is part of the new Design and Delivery team in IMD. This role will support MFAT to align the designs and solutions to the Ministry’s evolving requirements, constraints, challenges and environments.

The Principal Enterprise Architect is responsible for:

• Maintaining the Ministry’s current state architecture and identifying a strategic application future state design/roadmap * Contributing to the overall enterprise architecture framework * Collaborating with other members of the Architecture team, Product Groups, Service Providers, and the business customers * Providing specialist advice applying comprehensive knowledge of the business, enterprise and application architecture for all significant Ministry processes and applications * Providing expertise in the design of Ministry application architecture * Researching and reviewing technologies in the marketplace to understand where they might add value for the Ministry * Support the outcomes of solution approvals by ensuring that the overall application architecture is fit for purpose and leads to cost effective, integrated, supported and suitably future proof applications.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.

The full salary range is $144,934 to $196,087 (total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% Kiwi Saver employer contribution). We expect to hire around the midpoint $170,510 - depending on your level of experience.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?

We’d like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• A minimum of 10 years Enterprise Architecture experience * Expertise and understanding of Business, Application, Data and Infrastructure domains * Demonstrated experience of modelling in the above domains * Advanced skills in managing the development of architecture to meet business requirements * Experience in a security agency would be advantageous

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work. If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please email recruitment@mfat.govt.nz

To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Top Secret clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Please Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 2 October 2024.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.