BI TEAM LEADER

• Leading a BI team truly valued by the business
• Opportunities to innovate and work with the latest solutions
Working in a great team who believe in developing great people

Want to work for an organisation where data and analytics is truly valued? We’re at an exciting phase of our business intelligence and analytics journey and are looking for a BI Team Leader to join our amazing, fun team, where you can continue shaping our insights strategy and architecture!


You’ll be leading a team of four BI Analysts, working in our SAP environment to empower our purpose of creating the best soil and food on Earth by enabling our business through transforming data into actionable insights.


Here in Ballance’s BI team, we’re proud of how our team’s insights make a real difference to how our business and customers make decisions, and were privileged to receive the 2023 SAP Data and Analytics Best Run Award (ANZ).


Do you want to be part of a leading New Zealand organisation with a team of 800+ passionate people that are committed to creating a sustainable and productive future for farmers and growers throughout New Zealand?


Are you ready to take a big step forward in your analytics career in an organisation that is renown for investing in its people, with abundant opportunities for growth and a commitment to cultivating a values-led culture?


We’re looking for a great leader. Yes, you’ll be known for your SAP BI wizard status – but also your willingness to grow and develop your people, and lead business change by fostering deep relationships and insights across our business.


You are proactive, innovative and results driven with the ‘know how’ to get the job done – if this sounds like you we would love to have you in our team. Apply now!


Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Business Intelligence team, focusing activity on strategically aligned initiatives that create business value.
• Develop and maintain a strategic BI data and analytics roadmap and architecture
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimise data sharing and utilisation, and manage vendor relationships.
• Champion the value of data and analytics, facilitating training and encouraging data self-service through our BI Community.
Execute data governance and maintain controls for data usage.

Key Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in data architecture, warehouse management, or business intelligence.
• Excellent leadership, relationship and communication skills
• A customer-centric, curious mind - and hunger to solve complex problems effectively
• Excellent understanding of analytics processes, technologies, and platforms
• SAP Analytics expert – SAP BW, S4Hana, SAP Analytics Cloud, Business Objects, Data Services
• Comprehensive data warehouse analysis and design experience, with full knowledge of data warehouse methodologies and data modelling.
• Experience with tier-one applications, databases, and data warehouses, such as MS SQLServer, Azure SQL DW, SAP BW, SCM, and so on.
Expertise in Power BI and Microsoft Data Platform technologies

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Kiwisaver match up to 5%
• Health insurance for you and your family
• Life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Flexible working (2 days WFH, 3 days in office), based Mount Maunganui
Family friendly workplace - leading parental leave policy

Studies have shown that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we would encourage you to apply!


Applications close 31 October 2024