CONTRACT - Senior Business Analyst

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join us on a 6-month contract engagement, starting 26 January 2027.

You'll work across business and technology environments, analysing and documenting processes and systems, investigating business challenges, and supporting change initiatives and project delivery.

This role is suited to an experienced Senior BA with strong research and problem-solving skills who can work closely with stakeholders and delivery teams to translate business needs into clear, practical requirements.

To be considered, you must hold a current New Zealand Government security clearance at Top Secret Special level.

What You'll Do

• Lead requirements gathering and translate business needs into clear, documented requirements.
• Analyse and document business processes and systems, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Create high-quality requirements documentation, process flows, and supporting analysis.
• Research business and system issues, assess options, and recommend practical solutions.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery teams.
• Support change initiatives through impact analysis, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support project management activities, helping track requirements, dependencies, issues, and actions.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst, including significant experience at a senior level.
• Current New Zealand Government Top Secret Special security clearance.
• Strong experience analysing and documenting processes and systems.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience gathering requirements and producing clear, comprehensive documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively with both business and technical teams.
• Experience supporting change initiatives and project management activities.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute to successful delivery.

Contract: 6 months Location: Wellington Start: 26 January 2027 Security clearance: Current New Zealand Government Top Secret Special clearance required.