Senior Business Analyst at NZ Ministry of Education, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent full-time role
• Key role delivering services to our business partners and the education sector.

Help shape the future of Education

He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga

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

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.

We help shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary. We do this by building relationships and understanding the needs of those who receive our services.

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people across 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 every child, young person and adult student in our education system. 

About our group and team

Te Puna Hanganga, Matihiko | Infrastructure and Digital group leads inclusive, accessible and integrated national, digital and physical infrastructure and transport services to the education system. We work to deliver technological solutions to deliver a more ‘networked' system, in which digital and technology solutions are considered alongside network infrastructure solution design and the local and regional needs.

You will join our Web and Applications Services team which provides Business Analysis, Development, and Testing services for over 60 priority business applications.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst/Senior Business Analyst with a technical lens to join our team. We look after complex funding systems. Your key focus for the role is to provide Business Analysis services within a cross functional product team that provides continuous improvement value streams for our business partners. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the team's practice and processes are in place and updated and regularly reviewed and maintained.

Mōhou ake | About you

• Do you have an analytical mind ?
• Do you enjoy working with complex systems?
• Are you self motivated and eager to progress your career in Business Analysis ? This role may be for you!

As the ideal candidate, you will offer

• Prior experience working as a technical Business Analyst ideally in a senior capacity. 
• Sound knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies Scrum, Kanban and LEAN.
• Excellent analysis, planning and work management skills to join a high performing team.
• Experience with SQL for analytical and querying required.
• The ability to analyse complex issues and develop effective options for action.
• Success in gathering and analysing business requirements across different user groups and provide advice on business solutions.
• Prior experience in the Property, Finance or Banking sector  would be an advantage but not essential.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent relationship management skills at all levels

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

We need to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to building racial equity and excellence in the education sector.

We provide flexible working environments where everyone feels relevant, valued and supported. 

In your cover letter we'd like to know:

• about you, your values, your whakapapa
• your interest and motivations for this role
• the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation.

The Ministry encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated although currently this is a voluntary requirement. There is no requirement to show evidence of your vaccine status as this role is not covered by the Public Health (Vaccinations) Order.

Please review the Job Description and if this opportunity interests you, and you meet the requirements, apply now using the ‘Apply Online' button. 

For further information please contact Adeline Le Bris at  hangangamatihiko.recruitment@education.govt.nz 

Applications close midnight - Sunday 10th July 2022

Please note that we will progress suitable candidates to interview during that time. We also reserve the right to close our advert early if a successful candidate is found.

Don't delay and apply now!