Do Yourself a Power of Good
At Vector, we’re undertaking a major transformation—investing $4.6 billion over the next decade to modernise our electricity distribution network and integrate cutting-edge digital technologies. As part of our Symphony Strategy, this investment will enhance customer service and build a more robust, reliable network for the future.
To support this bold vision, our digital architecture must be as innovative and future-focused as our physical infrastructure.
The Role
We’re looking for a pragmatic, strategic, and curious Enterprise Solution Architect—someone who is as comfortable shaping high-level architecture and roadmaps as they are engaging in solution design and delivery. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Vector’s digital future, supporting our mission to deliver clean, reliable energy for Auckland and beyond.
This isn’t a purist ivory tower architecture role. You’ll need to be equally strong in strategic thinking and real-world application—willing to roll up your sleeves, collaborate across the business, and help bring ideas to life. You’ll be part of a high-performing architecture team that thrives on open dialogue, two-way conversations, and shared problem-solving.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design of enterprise-grade solutions and technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with Vector’s principles and business goals.
- Engage deeply with GMs, Value Stream Leads, and senior stakeholders across our business units—Electricity, Gas, Fibre, OnGas and Corporate—to understand strategy, uncover opportunities, and co-create solutions.
- Author and guide architectural design across domains including data, integration, networks, and security—ensuring quality, scalability and resilience.
- Adapt fluidly based on the needs of the organisation—shifting from strategic planning to hands-on solutioning as required throughout the year
- Bring a learning mindset to everything you do—listening first, validating perspectives, and sharing your own expertise in ways that elevate the team.
What You Will Bring
- 5–10 years’ experience leading solution architecture or large-scale change programmes in complex, multi-business unit environments.
- Proven ability to assess and deliver a broad range of technology solutions, with experience shaping solution-focused roadmaps alongside technical and business product managers.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with General Managers and C-level leaders.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based architectures (e.g. AWS, Azure), and ideally SAP solutions, including S/4 HANA.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; formal architecture certifications (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate, AWS) are a plus.
- A collaborative, curious, and self-motivated approach—skilled at listening, validating, and influencing through clear communication.
Why Vector? Whether it’s:
- The chance to work on globally relevant challenges,
- Partnering with world-leading tech companies to modernise infrastructure,
- Creating a lasting impact for Aotearoa, or
- Developing your own personal and professional growth—
There are many reasons to power your future with Vector.
You’ll also enjoy:
- A flexible, hybrid working environment with trust and autonomy
- A diverse and supportive team with a strong sense of purpose
- A leadership team that listens and values your voice
- Health and wellbeing support for you and your whānau
- A benefits package designed to support work–life balance
Apply Now! We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait to apply.
Vector is proudly:
- The first corporate Living Wage Accredited employer
- The first employer accredited with the Accessibility Tick
- Rainbow Tick certified
Need support or adjustments during the application process? Reach out to us on 09 213 0268—we’d love to hear from you.
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What We Do
We are New Zealand's largest distributor of electricity and gas, owning and operating networks which span the Auckland region. But we don’t stop here - our reach extends to Australia and the Pacific Islands, shaping a new energy future for our customers, through innovative digital and engineering solutions, metering services, solar energy solutions, electric vehicle (EV) networks, high speed internet fibre, air and water purification to name a few.
We haven’t been afraid to challenge the status quo. As leaders of the transformation of the energy sector, we know the ‘same old’ just won’t cut it. We have the confidence to forge new solutions and for our people to work differently, to think differently. We have collaborated with global technology companies and thought leaders who share our view that innovation and digitalisation are key to meeting the future needs of energy systems and fast-evolving customer demands. As governments, businesses and consumers urgently take action to decarbonise, at Vector we are clear on our vision – creating a new energy future.
Because we live in a world that is changing fast, we must continue to identify and develop better options that will provide value, choice and service for our customers throughout New Zealand and beyond, so the environment and communities we love continue to thrive. To do this, Vector has a vision of creating a new energy future, which will help to deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy solutions for customers.
