Job Description

Kaitātari Pakihi: Senior Business Analyst

Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua, the TEC - is a small Crown agency with a big job to do - ensuring New Zealanders have the skills and the knowledge they need to build a great life, and ensure New Zealand thrives. We invest $4 billion annually across the tertiary education and careers systems.

If you're looking for your “why”, then come and join us at TEC. We truly believe in the transformational benefits of education and vocational training and as a result we invest $3 billion a year in tertiary education and training and seek to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders from ages 7 to 74.

We are currently recruiting to 2x Senior Business Analyst roles to be part of our Business Analysis team in TEC's Information Directorate. Both roles are strictly based in Wellington. 

Mōhiohio: Information Directorate

The Information Directorate delivers the ICT infrastructure and information tools to support the business and develops data, data products, information, and new tools for colleagues, customers, TEOs, and other agencies to support TEC's invest and champion goals.

He angitūtanga: About the Role

This role requires someone with a strong customer focus who thrives in an environment of change and transformation. In this role you will be:

• Working in both project and Agile continuous delivery environments you'll be responsible for analysing and documenting requirements and facilitating workshops and design solution sessions.
• Helping your stakeholders understand their business needs and the implications on our processes and systems.
• Working on business modelling, feasibility assessments, process improvements, options analysis and/or business case development.
• Working closely with architects and developers as they design, build, and deliver solutions to our customers.
• Supporting the investigation and introduction of new technologies into TEC.
• Supporting other BAs across the organisation to help build a centre of excellence.

He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for:

We are seeking someone with a broad set of analysis skills and experience, and the ability to apply them appropriately in a variety of circumstances. You will bring the following:

• Broad technical background and knowledge.
• Extensive experience in business analysis, covering (ao) requirements analysis and definition, business modelling, feasibility assessment, process improvement, options analysis, business case development. And able to apply this experience by selecting the appropriate tools and techniques.
• Significant experience in solution development lifecycles and detailed knowledge of agile and waterfall methodologies.
• A strong business focus and the ability to articulate needs and requirements from a business point of view.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• A disciplined, systematic approach to work with an ability to prioritise, meet set deadlines and escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to communicate effectively so developers and other project team members have shared understanding of delivery outcomes and approach required.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you

• Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
• A range of benefits including flexible working options, a wellness programme and the ability to purchase extra leave.
• A motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set
• Reduced premiums through our Health Insurance Group Scheme
• A focus on Career development and internal opportunities
• At TEC we are committed to supporting a range of flexible working arrangements to help staff manage their work and personal commitments, we also expect team members to be in the office at least three days per week to help collaboration.

The salary range for this position starts from $104,653 up to $123,121 + 3% KiwiSaver depending on demonstrable skills and experience. If your salary expectations are outside of this range, we would still welcome an application from you.

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to Apply

To view the job description and/or apply for the role, please click Apply For This Job or visit the TEC Careers Portal.

If this sounds like you, please apply now for this great opportunity with your tailored Cover Letter and CV, we welcome your application.

The closing date for this role is 11:59pm Sunday 08 June 2025. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact hr@tec.govt.nz.

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

The TEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.