Business Analyst (Fixed Term)

Exciting opportunity to join our groundbreaking digital strategy and to deliver significant change in innovative initiatives. The salary range for these positions is $82,440 - $110,290 dependent on applicants' skills and experience. 12-month fixed term / secondment opportunities. Strong preference for Wellington location (other locations may be considered). Multiple vacancies. Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa. The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature spaces and species across Aotearoa. Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki. Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua. Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on. About the role: Reporting to the Team Lead Business Analysis and working closely with a specific project team, you will collaborate with key business stakeholders to deliver significant change. You will play a key role in shaping the future of DOC by driving the transformation of our processes and capabilities in flagship initiatives. These priority initiatives include:

• Regulatory Services Technology Modernisation Programme (and associated projects).
• Shared services delivery programme to streamline processes and enable more time for nature for our kaimahi.

Leveraging your strong innovation, analytical, and lean skills, you will excel at identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, spotting trends and gaps, and advising key decision-makers on optimising business solutions. Skills and experience: We are after problem solvers and innovators. You will have a curious mindset, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills. You should be adept at engaging with a wide variety of people, from field rangers to senior leaders. You'll need to stay informed about DOC's iconic role in New Zealand and our collaborative efforts with the Treaty Partners. You should be passionate about understanding key processes to boost efficiency and effectiveness, driving organisational change. Required skills and experience:

• Strong delivery focus.
• Lean experience proficient in eliminating waste, performing just-in-time analysis, and mapping key value streams.
• A knack for continuous process improvement.
• Process standardisation skills.
• Can straddle both technical and business requirements.
• Minimum 3 years of business analysis experience in a complex environment.
• Clear understanding of good business analysis practice and a commitment to walking the talk.
• You will be well organized and structured, with a coherent and consistent approach to personal work management.
• Curious and innovative with a willingness to right size your approach to suit a variety of business working styles.
• Experience working with a variety of delivery approaches (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, etc.).
• Experience through the whole project and systems delivery lifecycle, including discovery.

Additional desirable skills:

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience with using a financial system such as SAP.
• Knowledge of common process modelling.

What's in it for you? DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here. Apply now: Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know. The salary range for this position is $82,440 - $110,290 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory; this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment. Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. Applications close: at 11:59 pm on Monday, 30 September 2024. For further enquiries: please feel free to contact Aleena Antony, Senior Recruitment Advisor at aantony@doc.govt.nz. Job reference: DOC/1819385#J-18808-Ljbffr