Senior Business Analyst

Help shape the future of Education

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

As a Senior Business Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the projects, programmes, and initiatives delivered by Te Pou Rangatopu | Corporate. You’ll bring strong analytical capability and a strategic lens to help us solve complex problems, shape future services, and enable lasting change.

This role will suit a senior business analyst with experience leading the business analysis function across complex and varied programmes and projects. Someone who builds strong relationships and brings people with them on the journey and a professional who can work at pace and bring structure to ambiguity.

The role will offer the opportunity to:

• Lead analysis across complex programmes and projects
• Work at pace and bring structure to ambiguity
• Collaborate across teams and senior leaders
• Solve problems and shape future services

Salary range: $118,371 - $141,856 per annum + 3% kiwi saver.  The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here. 

About you | Mōhou ake

You’re a confident, experienced Senior Business Analyst who enjoys working in complex environments and bringing structure to ambiguity. You’re at your best in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where people are open, adaptable, and solutions-focused. You bring others with you on the journey and take pride in building trusted relationships at all levels of an organisation. You're a natural communicator who knows how to translate technical or analytical concepts into clear, compelling stories that drive decision-making.

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will bring:

• a toolkit of proven business analysis frameworks and methods, and you know when and how to apply them.
• skills in making information accessible and actionable for a wide range of audiences
• strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across diverse stakeholder groups
• experience leading business analysis across varied programmes and projects
• proven ability to develop process maps, document business requirements, and deliver user-friendly insights
• a growth mindset, a proactive approach to learning, and a strong sense of initiative
• an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to equity and inclusion
• the ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to supporting others to do their best work every day. You’ll collaborate with leaders and teams across the Ministry on a wide range of initiatives — helping to shape, develop, and implement solutions that make a real difference.. 

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Pou Rangatōpū | Corporate supports the Ministry by delivering essential organisation-wide functions and services. Our group provides governance, organisational strategy, communications, legal, finance, procurement, people capability, facilities, ministerial reporting, and integration services — all critical to the Ministry’s daily operations and long-term effectiveness.

The Integration Services division brings it all together, it is responsible for the Ministry’s corporate service operations, service management, business continuity, corporate applications, portfolio delivery and Māori Crown Relations functions that enable our business groups to run effectively. 

The Portfolio Delivery team is responsible for leading and managing Te Pou Rangatōpū programmes and projects that are delivered to enhance services and improve customer experience. The team drives strategic priorities, provides and delivers project management expertise, advises on prioritisation and ensures effective change management across all Te Pou Rangatōpū-led initiatives. 

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Anca Slusanschi, Manager Protfolio Delivery at anca.slusanschi@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Friday 20 June 2024

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.