Business Analyst at Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities , Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Support nationally significant programmes
• Permanent opportunity in Wellington
• $104,859 per annum + five weeks annual leave + other benefits

Mō mātou - Our Organisation  

At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.   

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.   

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

Ko tā mātou mahi -  Our Role

With our commitment to innovation, it is our Business Analysts who design, develop, and support the implementation of initiatives that help us achieve our vision. As a member of our Business Analysis & Service Design team you will be supported to produce new ideas, approaches and insights and offer a range of solutions. You will work in an environment where innovation is the norm.

To be successful in this position you need to show your experience in an agile environment along with a range of other Business Analysis techniques and tools, a solid understanding of analysis frameworks and a depth of operational analysis knowledge. You will be able to build great stakeholder relationships and have experience gathering, analysing and communicating quality business and systems requirements to inform decision-making and fit-for-purpose business solutions. You will be used to working in a flexible working environment where collaboration is key.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

• A talent for working on agile projects particularly using Scrum
• Proven ability to translate business plans, intentions and needs into business requirements and process designs
• Ability to present logical analysis, debate issues credibly and influence decision makers
• Experience in the use of standard business analysis methodologies, tools and techniques
• Confidence facilitating meetings and workshops
• Assist with other functions as part of a cross-functional agile team
• Familiarity in Data Analysis
• Collaboration with Vendors
• Relevant tertiary qualification and equivalent experience in Business Analysis

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?    

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits.   

As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.   

Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values

Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:

• Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi - Better Together
• Whanake - Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team via Kaingaora.recruit@kaingaora.govt.nz

Applications close 26 March 2023.

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.