Wellington, New Zealand 6-Month Rolling Contract (with strong likelihood of extension)

We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP Solution Architect to play a key role in a major, multi-year SAP S/4HANA transformation programme for a large New Zealand organisation.

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape and deliver a complex enterprise-wide SAP implementation within a large programme team (100+ resources). The successful candidate will be based in Wellington.

About the Role You will provide senior architectural leadership and strategic direction for the S/4HANA solution design, ensuring best-practice implementation, integration, and alignment with business objectives across multiple lines of business. This is a hands-on architect role within a large-scale transformation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for SAP S/4HANA, including blueprinting, design, and governance.
• Provide expert guidance across the full project lifecycle (greenfield/brownfield elements).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, and delivery partners to translate complex requirements into scalable SAP solutions.
• Support RFP/proposal development and client advisory activities.
• Ensure architectural integrity, performance, scalability, and adherence to clean core principles.
• Mentor and guide the broader programme team on S/4HANA best practices.
• Work closely with integration, data, and change management streams.

About you:

• Citizenship: Must be a New Zealand or Australian citizen (required for this role).
• Location: Must be based in Wellington, New Zealand (no remote).
• 15+ years of SAP experience, with at least 5+ years working as a Solution Architect.
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA architecture and full lifecycle implementations.
• Proven track record on large-scale enterprise transformation programmes.
• Strong experience supporting RFPs, complex proposals, and senior client advisory.
• Desirable industry background in Defence, airlines, logistics, shipping, or large infrastructure.
• Security clearance eligibility (or ability to obtain) is highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on one of New Zealand’s most significant SAP transformations.
• Long-term programme stability
• Exposure to complex, multi-module S/4HANA environment with significant integration challenges.
• Work with a large, high-calibre delivery team.

How to Apply: If you are a NZ or Australian citizen, based in (or willing to relocate to) Wellington, and meet the above criteria, please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant S/4HANA architecture experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.