Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Senior Business Analyst – 12 months fixed term
The opportunity
At the Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake, we're committed to modernising and transforming our operations to meet future challenges. As part of our ISSP team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our long-term strategy and ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our ISSP (Information Systems Strategic Plan) team and play a key role in driving the modernisation and transformation of our Office.
Reporting to the ISSP Director, you'll lead the business analysis practice in developing frameworks, guiding analysts, and shaping how we deliver digital initiatives. You'll engage across all levels of the Office, lead the requirements process, and help adopt Cloud-based solutions.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- a minimum of 5 years' experience in business analysis across complex projects;
- a solutions-focused mindset, with strong communication and influencing skills;
- experience in design thinking, process modelling, and journey mapping; and
- confidence presenting to and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
A relevant tertiary qualification, and CCBA, CBAP, or equivalent is desirable. Knowledge of Information Management and the Public Records Act and experience with leading and delivering Cloud-based projects for corporate services, including HRIS or FMIS, will also be an advantage.
About us
Did you know that Aotearoa New Zealand's public sector is consistently placed near the top of world rankings for integrity? The work of the Office of the Auditor-General helps make this happen. The Auditor-General is the statutory auditor of all public organisations, from councils to schools, and at the Office we're dedicated to giving New Zealanders an independent view of public sector spending and performance.
To read more about our work, visit our website.
About working here
As an organisation, people matter to us, our independence is critical, we act with integrity and courage, and we're here to make a difference.
Working here means we can offer you:
- A supportive, close-knit team.
- The opportunity to work with senior managers on projects.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements (hours/days).
- Health and well-being benefits.
We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us to understand the issues facing the public sector and how these affect the lives of New Zealanders. We strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.
For this role, you must be a New Zealand citizen, or currently hold the right to work in New Zealand and currently be in New Zealand.
We value originality and effort. Although AI can be helpful, we require you to submit a cover letter and CV that reflects your own voice and experiences.
For more information, please contact Marie Davis on 04 917 1500 or recruitment@oag.parliament.nz.
You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position description there, too).
Please note we'll be reviewing applications as they are submitted, and may invite candidates for interviews prior to the advert closing date.
Applications close Sunday, 6 July 2025.