Business Analyst

An opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Business Analyst to join a public sector organisation on a fixed-term contract until June 2026, with a salary range of $90,000 to $115,000. This role is all about enhancing business operations through strategic planning, analysis, and the delivery of requirements for successful projects and events. You will be at the forefront of managing changes to business processes, systems, tools, and job roles.

What You'll Do:

As a Business Analyst, your expertise in process mapping using BPMN 2.0 will be crucial in understanding both current and future state processes. You'll work closely with stakeholders to identify business needs and translate these into IT requirements and functionalities. Your ability to develop detailed user stories will contribute significantly to the successful delivery of IT change projects. Risk assessment is another key aspect of your role; you'll implement assurance controls and devise strategies to mitigate identified risks. Facilitating workshops and updating project plans will also be part of your responsibilities as you strive to align all activities with strategic objectives.

• Lead and execute process mapping initiatives using BPMN 2.0, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of current and future state processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to articulate business needs and translate them into IT requirements and functionalities.
• Develop detailed user stories and requirements,
• Conduct risk assessments, implement assurance controls, and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Facilitating workshops and updating project plans.
• Engage with multiple workstreams to ensure efficient project delivery.

What You Bring:

The ideal candidate will bring a strong project mindset backed by a thorough understanding of the project lifecycle. We're looking for someone who takes a proactive approach in articulating discovery phases and current/future state analysis. Your adaptability and agility will be tested as you navigate through different workstreams, and lastly, your ability to manage risks within projects and contribute to evidence-based decision-making will be crucial.

• Required: 5+ years experience as a Business Analyst in the New Zealand Public Sector.
• Strong project mindset with a thorough understanding of the project lifecycle.
• Proficient in running workshops, process mapping, and developing user stories.
• Proactive approach in articulating discovery phases and current/future state analysis.
• Ability to manage risks within projects and contribute to evidence-based decision-making.

What's next:

Ready to make a significant impact in the public sector?

Please note: Only candidates who are legally obligated to work in New Zealand, with valid working rights will be considered.

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