Digital Solutions Architect – Fixed‑term (till Dec 2029)

About the role

Auckland Airport is seeking a Digital Solutions Architect on a fixed‑term contract until December 2029. You will shape the airport’s digital ecosystem, designing enterprise‑scale solutions that support operational excellence across aeronautical, retail, parking and corporate systems.

Key responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end solution design, including integration and data flows, applying airport architecture principles, standards and reference patterns.
• Partner with PMO, vendors and Digital Operations to provide design assurance from build through go‑live and handover, ensuring solutions are fit‑for‑purpose, resilient and supportable.
• Scan emerging technologies (AI, automation, IoT, digital identity), run lightweight proofs of concept and translate innovation into secure, scalable solutions.
• Embed security and privacy from the outset, work with the Security team to meet NZ Privacy Act requirements and lead designs through ARB governance.
• Build strong relationships across business units, facilitate workshops and communicate architecture decisions and trade‑offs clearly.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or a related field.
• Proven experience designing enterprise‑level solutions.
• Strong leadership and problem‑solving abilities.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, AWS or Azure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• Enterprise solution design and architecture.
• Integration and data‑flow design.
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure.
• Security frameworks and certifications (CISSP).
• Emerging technologies: AI, automation, IoT, digital identity.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a once‑in‑a‑generation digital transformation programme.
• Collaborative, high‑performing team environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of aviation and commercial systems.