IT Infrastructure Architect
Summary
Lead a six-month infrastructure review and target-state design for Allevia Hospitals' multi-site digital transformation, recommending resilient, secure, and scalable enterprise infrastructure and platform architecture across hybrid, identity, security, and DR domains.
Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits
Allevia Hospitals (formerly MercyAscot), is one of New Zealand’s largest private healthcare organisations, delivering surgical and allied health services through an integrated care strategy and curated health plans - we’re focused on creating a better health journey for every patient.
As part of a significant digital transformation we have a fantastic opportunity for an IT Infrastructure Architect to join us on a six-month fixed term contract to lead the review of current infrastructure, assess new initiatives, and recommend target-state infrastructure improvements that deliver resilience, security, and scalability required for a large multi-site hospital environment.
Collaborating with senior stakeholders your expertise in the assessment, design & implementation of enterprise infrastructure and platform architecture will translate organisational priorities into clear technology roadmaps and investment plans, allowing our people to focus on what matters most - exceptional patient care.
Key accountabilities include:
• Align technology strategy and investment planning with business and clinical objectives.
• Establish & maintain governance, assess risk & formulate mitigation strategy
• Translate organisational requirements into technology solutions and service models
• Engage clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders to understand business needs and priorities
• Participate in vendor evaluation and RFP processes
• Manage vendor relationships and drive solution delivery
About you:
As our ideal candidate for this role you’ll bring significant Enterprise Infrastructure experience with proven leadership, project and change management skills, and:
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Health Informatics, or a related field
• Relevant industry certifications e.g. Microsoft, ITIL, Citrix, Fortinet, Cisco etc.
• Strong knowledge of hybrid infrastructure, identity, security, and DR
• Experience in healthcare or highly regulated environments (preferred)
• Ability to develop practical roadmaps and influence senior stakeholders
The Benefits:
At Allevia we work hard, have fun, and are committed to making a difference to our organisation, our people, and our patients. Along with a supportive working environment we offer our employees a great range of benefits including competitive remuneration, on-site parking, comprehensive EAP, and discounts at a large number of retail and service providers including E-cycles, gym memberships & more.
How to apply:
If you are looking for a rewarding role where can contribute significantly to a high performing private health organisation then click APPLY to view the full Position Description for this role and submit your application online before midday Monday 14 September 2026. Allevia reserve the right to close this vacancy to new applications before this date if necessary.
Please note, only candidates already residing and eligible to work permanently in New Zealand can be considered for this role.