NZ Ministry of Justice Opportunities

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Fixed Term Full Time until 31 August 2029 Wellington Te Haeata/The Opportunity Join the Digital Te Au Reka team and help shape the future of justice services in Aotearoa New Zealand. As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in the ongoing evolution of Te Au Reka, one of the Ministry's largest digital transformation programmes. Working within the Digital Design Team, you will be responsible for the solution architecture of the future service, working closely with our vendors as we develop the future state for the upcoming phases. This role will also support the go live activities for Phase 1. You will work alongside programme Solution Architects, delivery teams, vendors and business stakeholders to ensure every release transitions smoothly into production. You will also help guide the coexistence of Te Au Reka and the current case management system (CMS), ensuring architecture decisions support both today's operational needs and tomorrow's direction. This is an opportunity to influence architecture beyond project delivery, helping bridge change and operations while supporting a service that will transform how justice is delivered across Aotearoa. In this role, you will: Develop and evolve solution architectures that support the ongoing operation of Te Au Reka. Partner with programme architects and delivery teams to ensure successful design for the platform. Provide architectural leadership across application development, operational improvement, co-existence and future releases. Ensure alignment between Te Au Reka and existing platforms throughout the coexistence period. Build trusted relationships with business stakeholders, vendors and technical teams to deliver sustainable outcomes. Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience Skills Ability to build trusted relationships with technical and business stakeholders at all levels and work with them to find the appropriate solutions. Strong analytical and critical thinking to solve complex business and technology challenges. Clear written and verbal communication skills to explain architectural decisions. Ability to balance operational stability with continuous improvement and the delivery of new capability. Experience Experience of working with users to understand their business objectives and providing solutions that help achieve those objectives, as opposed to just delivering technology. Demonstrated Solution Architecture or senior technical leadership within large, complex organisations. Experience designing enterprise solutions across cloud and SaaS platforms such as AWS, Azure and Dynamics 365. Experience of working with legacy systems and how these can be migrated into more modern technology. A working knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application within Te Tāhū o te Ture Experience within the New Zealand public sector, an understanding of the machinery of government, or knowledge of Te Reo Māori would be advantageous. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and you believe you can bring value to the role, we would love to hear from you. Mō mātou/About us At Te Tāhū o te Ture, the Ministry of Justice, we are committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand. Digital goes beyond technology. We deliver services that enable the justice system through information, data and technology, supporting better outcomes for the judiciary, our people and the communities we serve. The Digital Te Au Reka team is supporting a modern digital case management service that will transform how courts and tribunals operate across New Zealand. As the service continues to expand through multiple releases, our focus is on ensuring new capability is introduced safely while continuously improving the live service. You will be joining a collaborative team where architecture, delivery and operational support work closely together to achieve shared outcomes. Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include: 4.4 weeks holiday leave Flexible work options where possible Access to an online professional development portal Inclusive and proactive employee networks Opportunities to develop your skills and build your career See our full range of benefits here. Utu ā-tau/Salary The salary range for this role is between $118,904 - $163,344. The expected appointing salary for this role will be between $118,904 - $153,402. Tono mai/Apply To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter. Applications close on 25 September 2026 however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz Follow us on LinkedIn