Chief Architect

Chief Architect

A new adventure awaits…

How does 5 weeks leave per year, an impactful career that you’ll truly love, and working for a great organisation that empowers wellbeing sound like to you?

At Zurich we’re on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

About the business

Zurich’s AU & NZ business has three core segments Retail, Group Insurance and General Insurance who have end-to end accountabilities to better serve their customers. They are enabled by Shared Services teams that have a large portfolio of responsibilities. Technology (IT), Sustainability, Health Services, Agile & Continuous Improvement and Strategy & Strategic Execution form a portfolio.

Our Technology team is critical to progressing Zurich towards being Australia’s leading Digital Insurer. The Technology strategy focuses on Strengthening Foundations through security, stability and scaleablity, Builds for the Future through enabling agility, simplicity, efficiency and Enables the art of the possible through innovation, digitalization experience.

Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference

A rare opportunity exists as Chief Architect, reporting to the Chief Information Officer, Australia & NZ.

The Chief Architect will play a critical role in leading the organization’s technological vision and ensuring the architecture supports the business's overall strategy. This executive will be responsible for the design, governance and oversight of the company's technology applications and infrastructure, ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and secure to meet current and future business needs. to drive technological innovation and efficiency across the organization.

The Chief Architect will lead a team of architects and will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the architectural direction, standards, road maps, patterns, and methodologies for all technology areas. The Chief Architect will work closely with the IT leaders, delivery squads, and business stakeholders.

Important to your success - let's grow together

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on enterprise architecture within a complex organization.
• Strong foundation in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and experience implementing EA initiatives.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing technology solutions that support business transformation and operational efficiency.
• Understanding of the insurance industry's regulatory environment and business models.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify technology trends and assess their potential impact on the business.
• Experience with Agile, Lean, and DevOps culture, practices & tools.

Belong. Zurich is here to support you

There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be, but here are just a few:

5 weeks leave per year for permanent staff through our new Z leave initiative, as well as 15 days personal/carer’s leave (as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing); Grow, and thrive in your career (we support and encourage it) with award winning training programs; Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; Explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate and make a positive difference beyond your role; Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier along with receiving a AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, plus a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your WFH set up (flex work - hybrid working), and other great benefits through our Shine portal; Access to Family Care (parental leave); Volunteer; Work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office); and dress for your day. We also plant a tree for every new employee – one of many local initiatives driving our contribution to ambitious global sustainability targets…

…We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong and thrive.

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.

So, if you want to come on an adventure that will build a brighter future together, and feel a sense of togetherness, then please apply today to start your adventure