Control Systems Architect

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata

When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

There's never been a better time to join Watercare. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland's future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you'll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment.

He   whakamārama   mō   te   tūranga   mahi | About the role

We’re   currently on the lookout for a Solutions Architect who has extensive experience with Operational Technology. You will   be responsible for   the architecture and technical delivery of   industrial control systems   projects and programmes. This role works closely with business stakeholders, the leadership team, and the Border Architecture team to develop,   maintain , and evolve the   industrial control systems   architecture strategy and supporting roadmap.

The successful candidate will be accountable for   determining   the architectural and technical viability of control system solutions and ensuring alignment with business, Digital, and asset management strategies. The   Solutions   Architect provides leadership, technical direction, and assurance across the full lifecycle of industrial control system initiatives, supporting capital works planning, delivery, and continuous improvement.

Key areas of accountability   include :

- Developing and   maintaining   the industrial control systems architecture strategy and roadmap

- Maintaining   currentstate   architecture and defining   futurestate   solutions

- Providing technical leadership across   control systems   programmes of work

- Supporting investigations, feasibility studies, and concept designs to inform robust budgets and delivery timelines

- Contributing to energy efficiency, asset management planning, and capital works programmes

- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver sustainable, operationally sound solutions

Ngā   pūkenga   e   rapu   nei   mātou   | About you

You are an experienced solution architect with strong leadership capability and deep technical   expertise   in industrial control systems, ideally within utility or critical infrastructure environments. You bring a strategic mindset, balanced with     delivery experience, and are comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities.

- Minimum of 10 years’ post graduate experience in solution architecture

- Proven experience architecting solutions for industrial control systems in utility or critical infrastructure environments

- Experience with OT systems and networks, including DCS, SCADA, IoT and   IIoT

- Experience working within a client organisation in the utility sector

- Knowledge of multiple industrial control system platforms

Knowledge, skills, and attributes

- Excellent leadership and technical guidance capability

- Strong understanding of enterprise technical architecture, infrastructure, and network design

- Ability to translate   futurestate   business capabilities into solution architecture requirements

- Experience applying multiple technical solutions to complex business problems

- Proven experience working in agile delivery environments

- Experience leading solution architecture throughout the full product or programme lifecycle

- Strong facilitation and communication skills, including presenting technical information to non technical stakeholders

- Sound judgement, pragmatism, and confidence   operating   in ambiguous environments

- Passion for mentoring, upskilling others, and driving   high performing   teams

- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

- Commercial awareness and strong interpersonal skills, including collaboration and negotiation

Ngā   hua   mōu   |   What’s   in it for you

- Opportunity to shape and influence the   future state   architecture of critical industrial control systems

- Work on complex,   high impact   programmes that support essential water and wastewater services

- Collaborate with experienced professionals across Digital, Operations, and Infrastructure Delivery

- A role that balances strategic thinking with   technical leadership

- Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and the chance to grow capability across the organisation

- The ability to make a meaningful contribution to sustainable infrastructure and community outcomes

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:
•    Training and development opportunities
•    Life and income protection insurance plans
•    Generous parental leave
•    Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply

Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.