Enterprise Solution Architect

About Mercury

Mercury is a forward-looking organisation focused on sustainable energy and telecommunications, serving more New Zealanders than any other provider. The company leads in renewable energy efforts and is committed to securing a sustainable future by connecting people and places today, creating a better tomorrow for communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Solution Architect to join our Architecture and Data team. This role involves providing strategic leadership that integrates business objectives with technology initiatives across Mercury. Reporting to the Architecture & Data Manager, you will translate Mercury's strategic goals into technology recommendations that emphasize business outcomes alongside technical feasibility. You will also shape product and technology strategies, develop roadmaps, and establish architectural patterns and standards to guide technology decisions throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technology direction aligned with Mercury’s business goals, offering insight and strategic guidance.
• Engage early in project delivery cycles to influence decisions before they become fixed.
• Create and maintain reference architectures and patterns, advocating for suitable technologies with stakeholder support.
• Develop conceptual solution models that align with business requirements and technology roadmaps.
• Ensure solution designs comply with reference architectures, documenting thoroughly.
• Contribute to delivery planning, estimation, and risk management processes.
• Support the development and enforcement of technology standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Participate actively in the enterprise architecture community to enhance organisational capability.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a tertiary qualification in information systems, engineering, or related discipline.
• Brings over 10 years of experience in a commercial IT environment, including a minimum of 2 years as a solution architect working on complex enterprise-grade solutions.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of software design best practices, application lifecycle, and infrastructure technologies including on-premises and cloud platforms.
• Proficient in modeling languages such as UML, ArchiMate, BPMN; familiar with agile methodologies and tools like EA Sparx, Archi, and Lucidchart.
• Skilled at translating technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language appropriate for diverse stakeholders.
• Experienced in contributing to communities of practice and passionate about developing others’ capabilities.
• Possesses a curious, adaptable approach, takes ownership, collaborates effectively across teams, and prioritizes the best interests of colleagues.

Benefits and Culture

• Additional 5 days of leave annually (MyDays program).
• One-time $400 tax-free allowance to set up a home office.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace that values unique talents.
• Annual salary reviews, robust parental leave policies, and options to purchase extra leave.
• Career advancement opportunities with one of New Zealand’s largest multi-utility providers.
• Discounted health insurance plus complimentary life and income protection insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being initiatives including up to $100 annual health check reimbursements and confidential support programs.
• Support for gender affirmation leave and compassionate bereavement leave, including for pets.

Additional Information

Mercury is dedicated to fostering continuous learning and development tailored to enhance your career and personal growth. We embrace diversity of backgrounds and skills among our team, believing this strength enriches our organisation. We encourage applications from candidates who meet the role’s skills and interests—even if all requirements are not fully met. Accessibility support for recruitment and selection processes is available upon request.