About the Role
As our business growth story continues, we are seeking a Solution Architect to lead the architectural design and delivery of digital solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity between systems and enhanced digital experiences for employees and customers. This role provides technical leadership in solution design and implementation, working closely with delivery teams and technology partners to create scalable, future-proof solutions that build upon our core system investment.
Reporting to the Head of Digital you will work collaboratively with the Digital Delivery Managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions, providing technical advisory services to the business and delivery teams.
Based in our Newmarket Support Office, we support a hybrid working model where you will have the flexibility to balance your work environment.
Key Accountabilities will include
- Design and maintain enterprise application architecture
- Lead architecture and drive innovation in digital experience design
- Create comprehensive solution architectures and design scalable, secure, and performant solutions across enterprise applications and platforms
- Lead application modernisation initiatives including cloud adoption and digital transformation
- Provide architectural oversight and guidance during solution implementation
About You
You'll bring at least significant technology solution delivery experience, with solid experience in solution architecture roles (retirement village sector experience advantageous). You will have strong experience with Microsoft technology stack, particularly Dynamics 365, a deep understanding of enterprise integration patterns and technologies and knowledge of modern front-end architectures and frameworks. You are a
- A confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable balancing technical business requirements with Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Experienced in leading engaged and high-performing digital teams
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a relatively small but dynamic digital environment
- Skilled at managing competing priorities in a growth-focused organisation
About Us
Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Metlifecare currently operates over 36 villages located around New Zealand and employs over 2000 staff.
Staff Benefits Include:
- 3 paid wellness days per annum
- 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
- Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
- 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners
- KiwiSaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*
- Access to thousands of online training modules and courses from some of the world's leading learning specialists
- Education, Development and Training Support
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home
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