Senior Business Analyst

We own and operate the electricity distribution network that provides South Cantabrians with power. We are proud to be community-owned and connect over 34,000 customers throughout the region.

At Alpine Energy, our people sit at the centre of everything we do. Our Culture Commitment guides how we work together so every person feels safe, optimistic, energised, involved, and appreciated. We empower each other with trust and respect, take ownership of our words and actions, and act with integrity. By living these behaviours every day, we stay connected as one team and create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are considered an essential lifeline service, playing a significant role in our community, contributing to the growth and prosperity of South Canterbury and New Zealand’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

We are in a period of substantial investment and with that comes exciting career opportunities for the right candidates to join our high performing team.

In this fixed-term role as a Senior Business Analyst, you will work with stakeholders across Alpine to understand business needs, analyse processes, and support the delivery of strategic projects. You will gather and document requirements, facilitate workshops, identify improvement opportunities, and help shape practical business solutions. Partnering with our leaders, subject matter experts, and project teams, you will provide insight, support informed decision-making, and ensure outcomes align with Alpine's frameworks, methodologies, and standards.

Please note that this role is fixed term until the end of 2027.

As a Senior Business Analyst at Alpine, you will be responsible for:

Partnering with project teams, business leaders, and subject matter experts to gather and document business requirements, analyse current and future state processes, and support the delivery of project outcomes.

Facilitate workshops, engage stakeholders, and translate business needs into clear requirements and practical solutions that support organisational objectives and project success.

Conduct impact and process analysis, support testing and implementation activities, and monitor requirements traceability, risks, issues, and project progress throughout the project lifecycle.

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• Prior experience as a Business Analyst (Usually 5+ years)
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• A qualification in Business Process Management (Six Sigma, Lean, or similar)
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• Experience working on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) projects or other large system implementations
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• Experience in infrastructure, utilities, or asset-intensive environments
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• Experience supporting a Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation
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At Alpine we focus on creating a place where people genuinely want to come to work.

This shows up in the day-to-day. It’s practical wellbeing support that works for you, flexibility where it makes sense, and recognition that feels real. From an annual wellbeing allowance to medical insurance, on-site health support, and regular social events, our benefits are designed with you in mind; focused on making a real difference.

Our Timaru office helps too. With panoramic views, great coffee, fresh fruit, and spaces designed for both focus and connection, it’s an environment that supports how you work best.

You’ll also experience a strong health and safety culture, ongoing development opportunities, and a team that takes pride in supporting each other and the wider community.

If you’re curious about everything we offer, we’re always happy to talk through it during the recruitment process.