Business Analyst

Overview 12-month fixed term role: As a Senior Business Analyst, you'll work closely withoperational leaders, subject matter experts, project teams, and digitalspecialists to understand challenges, identify opportunities, and deliver valuethrough technology and process improvement. You'll act as a trusted advisor to the business, leadingdiscovery activities, facilitating workshops, gathering and documentingrequirements, and supporting the delivery of digital initiatives from conceptthrough to implementation. You'll also play an important leadership role withinthe BA community by mentoring others and helping drive consistent businessanalysis practices across the organisation. What you'll be doing Buildstrong relationships with stakeholders across the business and become atrusted advisor. Leadbusiness analysis activities from discovery through to solution delivery. Facilitateworkshops, user design sessions, and stakeholder engagement activities. Analysebusiness processes and identify opportunities for improvement, automation,and innovation. Gather,document, and manage business requirements, user stories, and processmaps. Conductgap analysis, impact assessments, and cost-benefit analysis. Developbusiness cases and recommendations that support strategic decision-making. Supportbacklog prioritisation, roadmap planning, and delivery alignment. Use emerging tools, including AI, to improve how work is understood, prioritised, and delivered. Coordinateuser acceptance testing (UAT) and support successful implementationoutcomes. Actas a link between operational teams, project teams, and digital deliveryteams. Mentorand coach other Business Analysts, helping grow capability across thebusiness. Championcontinuous improvement and best-practice business analysis methodologies. About you You're naturally curious, analytical, and invested inunderstanding how businesses operate. You enjoy working with people,facilitating conversations, and translating complex challenges into practicalsolutions. Ideally, you'll bring: ABachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or arelated discipline, or equivalent experience. Atleast 5 years' experience in Business Analysis, Digital Transformation,Process Improvement, or a related area. Strongexperience gathering and documenting business and system requirements. Provencapability in business process analysis and design, ideally with LEANthinking experience. Experiencefacilitating workshops and engaging stakeholders at all levels of anorganisation. Agood understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and product deliverypractices. Experiencesupporting testing, training, and change activities. Strongcommunication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills. Theability to influence, challenge thinking, and drive positive businessoutcomes. Curiosity and practical experience using AI or emerging digital tools to improve productivity, problem-solving, or decision-making. We're also looking for someone who: Isan outgoing and engaging communicator. Enjoyscollaborating with a wide range of stakeholders. Bringsenergy, personality, and a proactive mindset. Iscomfortable working in ambiguity and helping teams find clarity. Is open to change and actively keeps pace with new ways of working, including the practical use of AI. Enjoysmentoring others and sharing knowledge. Is astrong team player who can build trusted relationships across the business What’s in it for you? Make real impact across Aotearoa in a stable and future‑focusedsector. At Northpower, you’ll do work that matters and powers our communitieswhile growing your career in an organisation that genuinely cares for itspeople. You’ll benefit from: A people‑first culture built on safety, inclusion, and deep care, where contributions are recognised and wellbeing is supported through EAP and our award‑winning peer support network Fair and market competitive pay with the flexibility to tailor through additional leave and increased employer KiwiSaver contributions Life insurance and preventative health initiatives Discounted group medical cover and health and fitness programmes Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts Ongoing learning and development, with clear career pathways to help you grow, specialise, or progress A welcoming, family‑friendly workplace where people are encouraged to be themselves and feel valued About Northpower – Powering communities across Aotearoa Northpower is an organisation with deep regional roots andnational reach. We own and operate the electricity and fibre networks acrossWhangārei and Kaipara, delivering essential infrastructure to more than 60,000connected customers, while also operating one of New Zealand’s largest multi‑utilitycontracting businesses.From keeping the lights on today to building theinfrastructure that will power tomorrow, our work spans electricity, fibre,renewables, transmission, and energy services. With more than 1,400 peopleacross 16 locations, we act as one to support our communities, customers,clients, and critical national infrastructure across Aotearoa. What connects all of this work is real impact you can see in yourcommunity.The work you do at Northpower matters – it is seen, felt, and relied on everyday. How to apply If you’re looking for meaningful work that makes a realdifference – and which you can be proud of, we offer the opportunity to growyour career while supporting the communities that rely on us every day. Weembrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Weare committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone feels theybelong. Apply now via #REQ2065 and be supported, challenged,and trusted to do work that truly matters. As part of our commitment to safety and wellbeing, pre‑employmentchecks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and amedical assessment. Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand willbe considered for this opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr