Enterprise Architect
Hays · CBD, Auckland City · Full time · Onsite
At a glance
Enterprise Architect at Hays.
- Location
- CBD, Auckland City
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Lead
Key requirements
- Develop architecture roadmaps, target‑state architectures and transition strategies
- Lead large‑scale technology transformation programmes
- Apply architectural governance, security, risk and technology standards
- Bridge strategic architecture with detailed solution/design discussions
- Manage and influence senior technology and business leaders
Hirepins insights
- Hays has 2 other open IT roles on Hirepins.
About this role
Enterprise Architect role at Hays in Auckland’s CBD, focusing on end‑to‑end technology environments, architecture roadmaps, and large‑scale transformation programmes. Ideal for a senior professional with broad experience in core systems, APIs, data, cloud, governance, and stakeholder influence, especially in insurance or financial services.
Key details
- Location: CBD, Auckland City
- Work mode: On-site
- Contract: Permanent, full-time
- Level: Senior
What you'll do
- Develop architecture roadmaps, target‑state architectures and transition strategies
- Lead large‑scale technology transformation programmes
- Apply architectural governance, security, risk and technology standards
- Bridge strategic architecture with detailed solution/design discussions
- Manage and influence senior technology and business leaders
What you'll need
- Strong end‑to‑end understanding of enterprise technology environments
- Broad experience across core systems, applications, APIs/integration, data and cloud technologies
- Proven experience developing architecture roadmaps, target‑state architectures and transition strategies
- Experience working across large‑scale technology transformation programmes
- Strong understanding of architectural governance, security, risk and technology standards
- Ability to move comfortably between strategic architecture and detailed solution/design discussions
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Insurance or wider financial‑services experience would be highly advantageous
How to stand out for this role
Likely interview topics
- Discuss a recent architecture roadmap you delivered and the challenges faced
- Explain how you balance strategic vision with detailed solution design
- Describe your approach to architectural governance and risk management
- Illustrate your stakeholder engagement with senior leaders
Keywords to mirror in your CV
Enterprise Architect, architecture roadmaps, transition strategies, architectural governance, security, risk, core systems, APIs
What to show
- Case study of a transformation programme you led, including roadmap and outcomes
- Diagram of a target‑state architecture you designed for a complex system
- Presentation of governance and risk framework you implemented
How to apply
Apply directly on Hirepins: add your CV and a short note, and your application goes straight to Hays' hiring team.
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