Intermediate Business Analyst

Intermediate Business AnalystPermanent | Full TimeWellington BasedWhakatairangatia nga kete o te matauranga ki te ao marama! E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo, nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Matauranga o Aotearoa.May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.Help shape digital services that support New Zealand learnersWork across varied projects in a supportive Information Services teamGrow your BA capability while making a meaningful public sector contributionWe are looking for an Intermediate Business Analyst to join NZQA's Information Services team within the Strategic and Corporate division. This is an opportunity to contribute to digital and information services that support NZQA's work to ensure New Zealand qualifications are recognised and respected, here and overseas.Mo te turanga | About the roleAs an Intermediate Business Analyst, you'll take ownership of defined analysis activities and help deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions across NZQA projects and initiatives. You'll work with stakeholders to understand business needs, shape clear requirements, and support delivery teams to turn ideas into workable outcomes.In this role, you'll:Draw out, analyse and document business, functional and non-functional requirements through workshops, interviews, user stories and acceptance criteria.Map current-state processes, spot risks and improvement opportunities, and shape future-state processes that support better business outcomes.Build strong stakeholder relationships, facilitate workshops and discussions, validate requirements, and explain complex information clearly.Work closely with delivery teams to keep solutions aligned to business needs, support testing, and maintain clear, useful analysis documentation.He ahei au | What you'll bring to the roleYou'll bring hands-on business analysis experience, clear communication skills, and the confidence to work independently while contributing to strong team outcomes. You'll know how to use the right methods, tools and techniques to deliver quality analysis that supports practical solutions.To succeed in this role, you'll bring:Proven Business Analyst experience across Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery environments.Practical skills in requirements elicitation, process modelling, user stories, backlog management, documentation, testing support, and tools such as JIRA, Visio, Miro or similar.Nga Painga o NZQA | Why choose NZQAJoin NZQA and help lift quality and trust across Aotearoa New Zealand's education system through world-class assessment, quality assurance and qualifications. We are passionate about ensuring learners' achievements are recognised, allowing people to fully participate in employment, society and their communities.NZQA is committed to lifelong learning and the diverse communities we serve. We welcome people from all backgrounds and provide a supportive environment for Maori and Pacific staff, including active networks that help guide and strengthen our strategic direction.Discover more about what we offer: NZQA Staff Benefits.Pehea te tono mai | How to applyIf you have the right mix of business analysis experience, stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for delivering practical solutions that support learners and the wider education system, then we would like to hear from you.For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values. If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click `apply now' to access these links.If you would like to discuss further, please contact Kim on [email protected] apply, please include your CV and cover letter, prior to or latest by 5.00 pm on 16 July 2026.You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this role.NZQA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/our-client-charter/https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/our-values-nga-matapono/ #J-18808-Ljbffr