Senior Advisor BA at Te Kawa Mataaho | Public Service Commission, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Senior Advisor BA, Digital Services

Enabling Services

Wellington

Permanent

Salary Range: 107,146 – 143,313

About the role

As a Senior Advisor BA working within the Digital Services team, you will enable the Commission to maximise the value of our Digital Platform (Dynamics 365 CRM) by providing high-quality analysis, expert advice, and practical solutions that drive business improvement and engagement across the public sector.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about business analysis and digital transformation in the public sector
• Committed to building strong relationships and engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Self-driven, takes initiative, and thrives when working autonomously
• Experienced in vendor management and acting as a Subject Matter Expert for digital platforms
• Leading business analysis for projects and ongoing enhancements to the Digital Platform
• Identifying opportunities for the Digital Platform and managing its roadmap
• Managing vendor relationships, licence administration and procurement, and system improvements
• Providing onboarding, training, and ongoing support to users across the organisation
• Acting as the trusted advisor for business engagement, process improvement, and technical support
• Delivering comprehensive business and technical support
• Effective stakeholder engagement

Key responsibilities include:

To be successful in this role, you will be highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, and translating business needs into effective digital solutions. This role will give you a unique insight into public sector transformation, cross-agency collaboration, and the opportunity to make a real impact for New Zealanders.

About Us

Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission leads the public sector to make a positive difference for New Zealand and New Zealanders.

This position sits within the Enabling Services group which supports the Commission to deliver and perform at its best. The group provides a range of corporate services including information technology, human resources, finance, property, planning and reporting, risk, and assurance.

For more information about our role and purpose, visit our website at www.publicservice.govt.nz.

Important Information

We are committed to building a talented and inclusive Public Service through a recruitment approach focussed on merit. We value diverse experiences, perspectives and skills that strengthen our ability to deliver for the Public Service. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage people to be their authentic selves at work. Talk to us about what flexible work arrangements might work for both you and us.

Salary

The full salary range for the band is $107,146 to $143,313.  We typically look to appoint to role between $107,146 to 130,507, depending on skills and experience.

How to apply:

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Milica Zivanovic, Chief Information Officer via email address milica.zivanovic@publicservice.govt.nz.

In your cover letter we'd like to know:

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

Requirements

To be appointed to this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance you must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, your application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool (process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool) to self-check your eligibility for a clearance. Please note that this tool is indicative only, and initiation of a formal security clearance will be undertaken prior to any appointment.  

Please note that all applicants are required to apply via jobs.govt.nz. You will need a RealMe account to apply.

If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Te Kawa Mataaho. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information.

Job ad opened for applications on 6 January 2026.

Please submit your application by or on: 25/01/2026