Financial Systems Business Analyst at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Wellington

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.  

• Bring your expertise in a range of financial business analyst tasks
• Flexible working to support your work-life balance
• Further your career and join a dynamic and friendly finance team.
• Prime Wellington CBD location

Develop and deliver modernised financial business systems and processes in Wellington and for our network of global posts.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has a vision ‘to give New Zealand an edge internationally’. Our Finance Division is helping achieve this vision through enhancing the financial systems, processes and support.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role  

This is a great opportunity to further enhance your professional skills and be part of a global enterprise.

As the Financial Systems Business Analyst will take a lead role in

• providing analysis services (technical and business) for appropriate financial data management standards, documentation and processes,
• providing training and advice and participating in FMIS development, data analysis and project work.

and also

• liaise with key project stakeholders and ensure that the interests of the Ministry are protected at all times.
• be responsible for a range of business analyst tasks that are required at the various stages of the Software Life Development Cycle (SLDC) for Finance Business Systems.

To find out more click HERE to read the position description

The appointment range for this role is min $81,616 – midpoint 96,019 to max $ 110,422 total remuneration including employer contribution to KiwiSaver – negotiable depending on experience.

Please note:

This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you will need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy career you will be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? 

We would love to hear from you if you are an experienced Financial Systems Business Analyst with the following experience

• producing system documentation and testing financial systems
• providing updates to a cloud based solution
• reporting and analysis in a complex environment

We're not all about the technical skills though. Your attention to detail, initiative, pro-activeness, problem solving skills, motivation and focus with the ability to deliver to customer deliverables in a fast-paced environment will be key in our team!

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options.  Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

We are also working to grow the diversity of our workforce and the inclusive nature of our workplace. Click on our diversity and inclusion page to find out more.

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.  By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

Apply online today with your CV and cover letter.

Should you have any questions, please email Mike LeToa (Unit Manager, Finance Division)

You MUST be a New Zealand Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain an appropriate NZ Government Security clearance.

Before applying, use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential security clearance.

Please note that this tool is not part of the formal national security clearance process:

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 5 February