Senior Business Analyst

Contract Opportunity until end of December 2025 - Palmerston North Location

Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

A leading government agency responsible for making decisions that have a big impact on the future of New Zealand, working on high-profile projects that genuinely enhance communities across the country. They rely on technology to make long-lasting changes and have invested heavily over the last few years to enhance their ICT capability as an organisation.


Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

The Business Analyst will lead and support large, complex initiatives by engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior management. This role involves driving scoping and requirements definition, establishing baselines, and managing changes to requirements. The analyst will resolve conflicting user needs, define usability and accessibility criteria, and identify stakeholder roles.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Facilitating stakeholder collaboration and gaining consensus on recommendations.
  • Designing and analyzing business processes to improve efficiency and leverage automation.
  • Creating graphical models to support decision-making.
  • Recommending implementation strategies for process improvements.
  • Managing project timelines, costs, and quality targets.
  • Assessing risks and establishing milestones and task assignments.

Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

  • You should have formal Senior Business Analyst experience, including prior involvement in Enterprise Service Management design, implementation, and/or Service Management delivery projects.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.


Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return

You will receive an excellent hourly rate on offer, working through Hays, the largest specialist agency globally, where you will get the benefits of online timesheets & weekly payments, working with supportive consultants who genuinely care.


Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or for further information please call Arzel Ramos on 09 889 9616.


If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
Regional
Specialism
Technology
Ref:
2949727

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Arzel Ramos, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Auckland
Level 36, The ANZ Centre, 23-29 Albert Street

Telephone: 098899616