We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our Business Improvement team. This is a permanent position based in our Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
You will work with the Business Improvement team, the extended Information Services team, and business stakeholders to deliver a wide array of initiatives that support our branches. You will be involved in projects from their inception as you interpret the business need into a cohesive business case, through to capturing detailed requirements and supporting the development and testing of business processes and IT solutions. You will be a key liaison between the business and IT in ensuring that we deliver solutions that meet their needs. The individual projects will vary greatly in size, from enterprise solutions to small continual improvements, and it will be up to you to determine the suitable level of documentation and detail required to get the work done.
Your strong people skills will allow you to work successfully across the wider organisation and engage with stakeholders to understand problems and desired outcomes. Your positive engagement style will see you build and maintain strong working relationships as you consult and work with internal and external stakeholders. You will analyse, document, and communicate needs and requirements in a way that enables delivery of scalable and high-quality solutions.
As a Senior Business Analyst you will play a lead role in projects and the continual improvement of the team's business analysis practice. You will support the Business Improvement Manager to plan and prioritise the teams analysis work, and you will be a go-to expert for other staff in the Information Services team that may need support or guidance with analysis activities.
The indicative salary range for this role is $104,400 - $122,824 plus 3% Kiwi Saver employer contribution. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.
He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 5+ years' experience as a business analyst
• Experience working as a sole or lead business analyst
• Skills in developing solid and successful business cases for technology projects
• Process modelling experience
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven skills and experiences across all aspects of system development and implementation including end user engagement, change management and preparation of technical documentation/training material.
• Proactive, ‘can-do' attitude, self-motivated and directed with a continual learning mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the BABOK or other appropriate frameworks (desirable)

Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description. If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.
Te wāhi mahi | Working here
We asked our staff what it's like to work for Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission:
There's a lot to like about working here. The people you work with are fantastic: they're hardworking and smart and are passionate about doing their best to make sure New Zealanders are getting a 'fair go'. We care for each other, and our environment is inclusive. We work across boundaries, collaborate, and learn from each other.
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Ka pēhea te tono mai | How to apply
If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below. You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.
For any queries contact Liz Martin on 04 924 3625. Closing date for applications Wednesday 11 September 2024.
Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply – you can be yourself here.