Network Architect

Location: Auckland CBD or Christchurch

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 1 day per week in-office

Join a high-impact, nationally significant data centre consolidation initiative within a large government organisation. This is a critical role for an experienced Network Architect who can design complex infrastructure and ensure seamless WAN connectivity, including cloud and Connected Operations Centre integration.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead network architecture design for a major data centre consolidation project.
• Architect and implement connectivity to the Connected Operations Centres network (supporting systems such as the national camera network).
• Collaborate with technical leads and stakeholders to ensure alignment across cloud and physical network requirements.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven expertise in data centre network design.
• Strong understanding of WAN connectivity, especially involving Connected Operations Centres.
• Solid experience in cloud networking environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

The Project:

You’ll play a pivotal role in designing the network infrastructure supporting the migration of systems into a consolidated environment, with strategic importance to national services.

Culture & Team Fit:

This team values collaboration, communication, and connection. You’ll work with highly engaged peers committed to delivering robust, scalable infrastructure in a complex government setting.

Contract Details:

• Initial Term: 6 months (with likely extensions up to 18+ months)

Why Apply:

This is a key opportunity to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure initiative while working in a collaborative, flexible environment. Bring your expertise to a project that truly matters.