Principal Architect – Cloud and Infrastructure Platforms

One New Zealand

. Lead architecture and high-level design across Cloud, Infrastructure, Modern Workplace and Datacentre domains.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeNew ZealandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cloud, Infrastructure, Modern Workplace, and Datacentre technologies, with a strong focus on architecture leadership, stakeholder engagement, and driving modernization initiatives. Proven ability to coach and mentor teams while ensuring alignment with business priorities and architectural standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cloud ArchitectureInfrastructure DesignHPE GreenLakeRed Hat OpenShiftAWS or Azure Solutions Architect Certification

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Hard Skills

VirtualisationContainerisationCompute PlatformsPublic Cloud PlatformsArchitecture Standards GovernanceTechnical Decision-MakingCommercial AnalysisScenario Modelling

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationSound JudgementAttention to QualityCollaborative ApproachCoaching and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Solutions Architect CertificationAzure Solutions Architect Certification

Industry Keywords

Telecommunications5G CoreModernisationAutomationAI Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudOpenShift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead architecture and high-level design across Cloud, Infrastructure, Modern Workplace and Datacentre domains.
Develop and communicate domain strategies and roadmaps aligned to business priorities and investment plans.
Set and govern architecture standards across platform domains.
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 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recognised expertise across Cloud, Infrastructure, Modern Workplace and Datacentre technologies.
Strong knowledge of virtualisation, containerisation, compute and public cloud platforms, especially 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 optimised commercial benefits to One NZ.
Collaborative approach with the ability to coach, mentor and prioritise business needs.
AWS or Azure Solutions Architect certification preferred.
Background in telecommunications advantageous.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!
Access to world-class learning platforms and career pathways.
AI School learning opportunities.