About Umbrellar

With over 20 years of industry experience, Umbrellar Technology Group Ltd is a trusted provider of cloud and IT infrastructure services in New Zealand. Our core focus is delivering best-in-class managed and professional services across Microsoft Azure, AWS and our own data centres.

At Umbrellar, we’re more than just a technology company — we’re a close-knit team that values collaboration, empowerment, continuous learning, and doing what’s right. We champion diversity and inclusion and foster an environment where everyone is supported to succeed.

About the Role

As a Presales Solutions Architect, you’ll be a trusted advisor—leading meaningful technical conversations, uncovering what truly matters to customers, and designing thoughtful, effective solutions to real-world challenges. You’ll work with some of New Zealand’s largest enterprises and most innovative small businesses, helping them embrace new technologies and drive meaningful change.

Your insights will help shape strategic decisions, build strong relationships, and deliver lasting value from idea to implementation. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a tangible difference, this is your opportunity to shine and grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Pre-Sales & Solution Design
• Act as the technical lead in the presales cycle, partnering with the sales team to qualify, design, and quote cloud solutions.
• Client Engagement & Advisory
• Serve as the technical point of contact for key clients, delivering insights, recommendations, and thought leadership.
• Product Innovation
• Collaborate across technical, sales, marketing, and finance teams to evaluate and develop new service offerings.
• Thought Leadership
• Contribute to internal technical forums and help identify and respond to emerging technology and industry trends.
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Help refine our internal processes to ensure world-class service delivery and operational efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in managing and administering Azure, AWS, and VMware environments.
• Proven experience engaging with senior business and technical stakeholders, including C-level clients.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to work proactively.
• A strong commitment to customer service excellence and solution-driven thinking.

Personal Qualities That Matter

• A growth mindset and dedication to continuous learning — for yourself and your team.
• A collaborative and generous team player who shares knowledge openly.
• High professional integrity, energy, and a “can-do” attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgement, common sense, and a good sense of humour.

Why Join Us?

We offer a people-first culture with a strong emphasis on personal and professional development. Our benefits include:

• 10 days bonus leave on top of your 20 days annual leave.
• Medical and life insurance for peace of mind.
• A modern, fun office environment in Takapuna.
• A supportive and flexible team culture with real work-life balance.

Employment Criteria

To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Be Auckland based
• Be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident, currently based in New Zealand.
• Hold a current NZ Driver’s Licence.
• Be able to pass a Ministry of Justice background check.

Apply Now

If you're excited about making a meaningful impact in a high-performing team and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re the right fit for Umbrellar.