Senior Business Analyst | Kaitātari Pahiki Matua

Play a key role in the data development and delivery as part of our Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) project, here at Stats NZ. The IDI is a world first in leading the integration of datasets to link information from key Government agencies, surveys and NGOs, to translate into better social outcomes for all New Zealanders. More information on the project can be found in the link below;

We have two newly created fixed term opportunities until June 2027 for passionate and driven Senior Business Analysts to assist in driving forward the delivery of our innovative IDI programme of work.

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team helping to undertake process re-design, including the gathering of functional and non‑functional requirements to identify improvements. You will need to be comfortable with data and more importantly be able to leverage insights from business analysis to identify, articulate, and realise business outcomes envisaged by the project Business Case.

Crucial to your success will be your ability to identify areas of development to strengthen best practice to build knowledge and capability across the IDI and the wider team.

The scope of this role includes:

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• Lead the collection, analysis and dissemination of detailed business information, ensuring outputs are accessible, accurate, and user‑friendly.
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• Contribute to project planning providing expert advice on business analysis activities, required artefacts, effort estimates and progress tracking.
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• Support the effective management of project schedules, against resource utilisation.
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• Engage with diverse business groups to identify business functions and capabilities to support strategic project outcomes.
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• Engage effectively with business and technical stakeholders to produce clear, plain‑language and visual documentation.
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• Apply service design methodologies to understand end‑user needs, from customer journey mapping through to future‑state processes and capability requirements.
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• Produce detailed functional and non‑functional requirements, including user stories, to support transitional and future‑state business processes and capabilities.
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• Provide practical guidance on the scope and potential implications and risk, facilitating informed decision‑making.
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• Ensure all analysis and solution designs align with Stats NZ confidentiality, privacy, security, and data governance requirements.
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You will take a collaborative approach to quickly foster credibility and engagement with all our stakeholders, building sustainable productive relationships. The right individual will bring a ‘systems mindset’ to see where the business drivers and processes are, while being an influential conduit between the business and the project.

What you will bring to the role:

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• Previous experience within technology projects and procurement processes and ideally a recognised Business Analysis certification.
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• Exceptional teamwork and collaborative abilities with a willingness to share knowledge and expertise.
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• The ability to prioritise and actively manage multiple work streams within tight time and deliverable constraints.
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• A conceptual thinker who possesses excellent judgement and sound decision‑making skills finding creative ways to address challenges and remove roadblocks.
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• Experience in specifying business requirements from different user groups to a professional standard for system developers and/or solution providers to design against.
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• A high degree of awareness of a range of technologies and their practical applications in supporting business requirements.
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• Exemplary written and oral communication skills able to communicate at both a technical and non‑technical level and handle ambiguity with ease.
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• A high degree of resilience coupled with a responsive proactive and pragmatic approach to your work.
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• Practical experience in agile delivery, identifying the best agile processes for projects and measuring the success of outcomes.
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In return we offer exposure to be at the leading edge of technology within government, with hands on, value driven work.

Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do what’s right even when it’s hard.

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• Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.
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• Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow.
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• Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.
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• Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.
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You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre‑employment checks are part of our recruitment process.

$89,702 – $121,362 + kiwisaver

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• 15 days sick leave allowance (to be used for yourself or people under your care).
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• Funded counselling and coaching through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
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• Visual and hearing health benefits (for permanent kaimahi).
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• Corporate rates for a variety of services and products.
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• Study assistance programmes.
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• An active social club in each office.
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Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus, it’s our people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognising that our work is strengthened by the people behind it.

The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, and play an important role in telling the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment.

We’re proud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of delivering high quality data with equitable access for all.