• SAFe experience
• Ability to decipher complex systems and technical information to support business case development and team delivery.
• Ability to lead and take ownership of BA tasks to allow the Product Owner to primarily focus on their role.
• Strong soft skills to navigate relationships in an agile cross-functional team.
• Mentor/coach developing Business Analysts

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
At Toitū Te Whenua, Business Analysts | Kaitātari Raraunga, Pakihi hoki are agents of change, and are critical to our organisation's success.
Our Business Analysts gather and analyse information to identify insights, trends and relationships that will inform future process/policy development and decision making. They connect with, and translate the needs of, different functions and teams, to define and advise which needs are most critical to our success, and to influence a customer-centric approach. Business Analysts play a pivotal role within our organisation by facilitating communication among various teams, helping to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Their contributions result in reduced project risks, improved decision-making, and the successful delivery of solutions that meet stakeholder expectations. Recognising and emphasising this role underscores the significance of Business Analysts in driving our organisational success.
We are seeking an experienced dynamic individual to join the Survey Title and Enhancement Programme (STEP) as a Senior Business Analyst in the Survey/Rūritanga squad. The ideal candidate will use their Agile/SAFe or similar experience to support delivery of features throughout each increment, from lean business case development through to solution delivery.
This exciting position will be suited to an individual with initiative and a collaborative nature because you will be working with a variety of stakeholders across Toitū Te Whenua. Requirements gathering, facilitating across programmes of work, working in virtual teams, and advocating for the customer will come naturally to you and you will thrive in an environment where what you do has a real impact on everyday New Zealanders.
He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

• Experience leading and managing the business analysis effort for medium to large scale projects.
• Work closely with staff through observation, workshop facilitation and comfortable using virtual collaboration tools.
• Experience challenging thinking, asking good questions to understand processes, issues, and barriers.
• Clear oral and written communication to deliver requirements through practical technical documentation and business case contribution.
• Knowledge of Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Project Management frameworks as well as Agile delivery methodologies.
• Familiarity liaising across projects to contribute to the advancement and implementation of solutions, ensuring key insights are shared.
• Interest to coach and mentor Business Analysts to support the growth of analysis capabilities.

Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau – What we offer our employees

• Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai.
• Eye & ear care reimbursements
• Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
• Diverse groups and networks
• If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.
• A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story
Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations. Now and for future generations.
Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan
Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.
Tono mai - How to Apply
If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.
To apply, please click “Apply Online.” You'll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter.
Please note, while applications close Thursday 12th September 2024, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position. 
You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Data and Business Analyst - Level Toru/3) doesn't match the advertised title. At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.
If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.