Principal Architect - Cloud and Infrastructure Platforms

He aha ai tātou – Why us?

At One NZ we’re not just imagining the future, we’re building it. Our purpose? A better-connected Aotearoa New Zealand. Kia renarena te taukaea i Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our ambition? To become the most AI-enabled telco on the planet. This isn’t just about our technology, It’s about you. We’re investing in our people like never before.... empowering them to grow, lead, and shape what’s next.

Through our AI School, access to world-class learning platforms, or career pathways that evolve with you, we create an environment where your curiosity thrives, and your skills accelerate.

Join us and be part of something extraordinary: connect with purpose and help redefine what’s possible.

Uia mai koe te pātai, he aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? Māku koe e ki atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

“If you asked me, what is the greatest thing in this world, I would say it is people, it is people, it is people.”

Ko tō tūranga – your role

As the Principal Architect – Cloud and Infrastructure Platforms, your role is to lead architecture and high-level design across One NZ’s Cloud, Infrastructure, Modern Workplace and Datacentre domains. You’ll set strategy, roadmaps and modernisation plans, guide major initiatives and ensure solution designs align with our direction. Working closely with DevOps engineers and stakeholders, you’ll help improve platform capability, reliability, performance, customer experience and operational efficiency.

Ko tō mahi – what you’ll do

• Develop and communicate domain strategies and roadmaps aligned to business priorities and investment plans.

• Set and govern architecture standards across Cloud, Infrastructure, Modern Workplace and Datacentre.

• Guide project designs and ensure solutions align with architecture strategy and standards.

• Lead architecture contributions to major initiatives, including 5G Core.

• Drive modernisation, automation and AI initiatives across the platform domains.

• Provide architecture input into major technology and vendor selection decisions.

• Coach and mentor DevOps engineers and partner with teams to improve platform reliability and performance.

• Develop solution guidance for commercial teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Na tōu rourou - what you’ll bring

• Recognised expertise across Cloud, Infrastructure, Modern Workplace and Datacentre technologies.

• Strong knowledge of virtualisation, containerisation, compute and public cloud platforms especially around HPE Greenlake and Red Hat Openshift.

• Proven ability to lead technical decisions, influence stakeholders and support high-performing teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, sound judgement and attention to quality.

• Strong commercial analysis skills and ability to model scenarios for optimized commercial benefits to One NZ

• A collaborative approach with the ability to coach, mentor and prioritise business needs.

• AWS or Azure Solutions Architect certification is preferred.

• Background in telecommunications would be advantageous.

Nā mātou te rourou – what you’ll get

• One New Zealand is leading the way by ensuring you can have a truly balanced life. Most roles allow flexibility to work from home and flex your hours to enjoy work & whānau commitments.

• A fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance cover for you and your family.

• Lifestyle leave, giving you the option to purchase an extra week or two of annual leave.

• Discounts on One New Zealand products, services and much more!

We are proudly Rainbow Tick certified and champion diversity of thought, perspective and background. Joining our whānau is more than starting a new job - it’s the beginning of a journey that will challenge and inspire you to play a role in something bigger.

Tū hikitia rā, tū hāpainga. Tū hāpainga, tū hikitia rā.

We stand to uplift, to support and to elevate others.

#LI-DW1