Network Architect

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and motivated Network Architect to join the Global Architecture team based in Wellington leading on all Network Architecture activities for the APAC region.

As the Network Architect for APAC you have an excellent command of network design principles and a demonstrated ability to architect scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions that exceed business needs. Your role in FNZ will be to act as a trusted advisor to business units and a technical leader in evaluating and implementing new networking technologies. You will be an extremely effective communicator to all audiences and highly motivated to deliver meaningful and high-value improvements.

This role is highly suited to someone that is a self-starter, comfortable working autonomously and has a desire to grow within the role in the next 3-5 years.

The responsibilities will include:  

• Define and evolve enterprise-wide network architecture, including standards, patterns, and processes

• Lead Network Architecture Design Authority and contribute to strategic planning and governance

• Collaborate with business units to ensure network requirements are embedded in all new systems and applications

• Work alongside Network Engineering teams to trial and deploy infrastructure and tooling that meets FNZ business needs

• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends, and recommend appropriate strategies for adoption

• Align network architecture with broader infrastructure, security, identity, and application strategies

• Support automation, observability, and telemetry integration across network platforms

• Ensure designs meet performance, scalability, and security requirements across hybrid environments

What are we ideally looking for in a successful candidate:

• Previous experience working in a Network Architect role within Financial Services, Corporate or similar fast paced environment

• Extensive experience designing and deploying network infrastructure across on-premise, hybrid, and public cloud environments

• Proven ability to lead network transformation initiatives and build strong relationships across business and technical teams

• Strong experience gathering requirements and translating them into scalable, secure, and cost-effective network solutions

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and articulate technical concepts clearly

• Deep technical expertise in:

• Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), traffic engineering, and EVPN

• SD-WAN and SASE architectures

• Network segmentation and VRF design

• Overly and Fabric technologies (VXLAN, Megaport, Equinix Fabric)

• F5 Distributed Cloud and traditional ADC platforms (F5 LTM/GTM) – highly desirable not a must

• Firewall technologies (FortiGate, Check Point, NSX DFW)

• Network virtualization (NSX-T), observability, and telemetry

• Network automation and orchestration (e.g: Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines)

• Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Network security design and zero-trust principles

What is in it for you?

• Be part of a highly successful, rapidly growing global business that is leading the delivery of financial services and partners with some of the world’s largest companies.

• Remuneration and career advancement is based on individual contribution and business impact rather than tenure or seniority.

• We provide significant financial rewards for high performing individuals.

• Work within a supportive team environment offering autonomy, pace, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic operational environment

About FNZ 

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with over US$2 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.

If this role appeals to you, please apply with your cover letter and CV by 22 June 2026.

*Please note we shortlist as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw advertising at any time.

For more information, please reach out to us on [email protected]

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with the world’s leading financial institutions, with over US$2.4 trillion in assets on platform (AoP).

Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.