Control Systems Architect

Job Description

• Lead the architecture and technical direction of critical industrial control systems
• Influence long-term OT and digital strategy across major infrastructure assets
• Work with business leaders, engineers, vendors, and delivery teams on large-scale transformation programmes

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Control Systems Architect to provide architectural leadership across industrial control systems, operational technology (OT), and digital infrastructure initiatives.
This role is responsible for defining and maintaining the control systems architecture strategy, roadmap, and standards while guiding the delivery of complex programmes and projects. You’ll work closely with operational stakeholders, engineering teams, architects, vendors, and delivery partners to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned to long-term business objectives.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of critical infrastructure environments and driving the adoption of modern industrial control technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the industrial control systems architecture strategy and roadmap
• Define future-state architectures that align with business and digital objectives
• Lead solution architecture activities across industrial control system programmes
• Review and govern solution designs delivered by internal teams and external providers
• Provide technical leadership across OT, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network initiatives
• Support asset management planning, capital works programmes, and technology investment decisions
• Contribute to feasibility studies, business cases, and concept design activities
• Collaborate with operational, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure fit-for-purpose solutions
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, vendors, and contractors
• Mentor engineers and promote architectural best practices across the organisation

About You
Essential Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture roles
• Proven experience designing and delivering industrial control system solutions
• Experience within utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, transport, or other critical infrastructure environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, application architecture, infrastructure, and networking principles
• Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience leading architecture activities throughout full project lifecycles
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments
• Highly Desirable
• Experience with SCADA, DCS, PLC, OT Networks, IoT, and IIoT technologies
• Utility sector experience
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and OT governance
• Open Group Certified Architect (TOGAF) certification
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and architecture standards
• Exposure to modern DevOps and continuous delivery practices

What We’re Looking For
You’ll be a strategic and hands-on architect who can bridge the gap between operational technology and enterprise technology. You will bring strong leadership capability, sound technical judgement, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels while driving architecture outcomes across complex programmes of work.

Apply Now
If you have a proven track record delivering architecture solutions within industrial control systems or critical infrastructure environments, we’d love to hear from you. Ref: 145881.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for exceptional overseas candidates looking to relocate to New Zealand. However, relocation costs will not be covered.

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