Business Analyst, Commissioning
Date: 14 Apr 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
About us:
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Mō te tīma / About our team
The Disability Support Services (DSS) Group leads the disability support services system in New Zealand and works to ensure fair access to disability support services, prioritizing those with the greatest needs.
Through the DSS Review Programme, the Group is focused on implementing key recommendations from the Independent Review of Disability Support Services to deliver consistent, equitable services, prioritize high-needs individuals, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of the system, whilst upholding Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles.
Te āhua o te tūranga / About the role:
As the Business Analyst, you will lead business improvement strategies across the Disability Support Services Commissioning team.
You will engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear communication, aligned expectations, and a coordinated approach to project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the analysis, planning, and delivery of diverse work programmes.
- Gather and analyse business processes to inform system requirements.
- Analyse data and ensure information is shared in a user friendly formats
- Track the progress of work items, ensuring timely delivery of outcomes.
- Provide specialist input and contribute to project status reports, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
- Offer high-quality advice on complex issues with minimal guidance.
- Develop and present strategic recommendations to senior management
- Identify and document business goals and needs accurately.
We value diversity and welcome applications from disabled people and those who have lived experience with whānau, or the disability community.
Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.
This is a 12 month fixed term role.
Nōu te rourou | What you bring:
- A proven track record as a Senior Business Analyst, particularly within government settings.
- A deep understanding of the Disability Sector and the unique requirements it brings.
- Strong critical thinking and analysis skills in the development of effective business solutions.
- Excellent skills in presenting complicated data and information in a user friendly design
- Demonstrated success in building and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook and specialist project management tools such as Visio, PowerPoint, Jira, Confluence or SharePoint.
Position Description
Salary range: $78,222 - $94,689
How to apply:
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Sunday 27 April 2025.
Joining us:
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
