Business Analyst | Wellington | 5 month fixed term
Date: 23 Mar 2026
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Wellington based
- Fixed term opportunity for 5 months
This is a great opportunity to work closely with a range of stakeholders and play a hands‑on role in shaping systems and processes that support Māori, communities and partners.
About us | Mō mātou:
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.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
The Business Analyst role sits within the Product Team within Services and Contract Management and is focused on supporting project delivery. You will work as part of project teams to help define, document and manage business requirements from start to finish, using either traditional or agile project delivery approaches.
The role focuses on understanding business needs and translating them into clear requirements that support changes to processes, ways of working and systems. You will work closely with clients, partners, providers and users to make sure their needs are understood and reflected in project outcomes.
As a Business Analyst, you will act as a key link between the business and delivery teams, helping to ensure that new or improved systems, processes and practices support MCP’s services and objectives.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
• Experience working in project delivery roles that involve business change, systems, processes and user experience
• Sound understanding of how business needs, technology and client experience fit together
• Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyse requirements and develop practical solutions
• Experience analysing data to identify trends, issues and opportunities, and recommending appropriate actions
• Well‑developed problem‑solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes
• Familiarity with working within a public sector environment
• Understanding of tools and methods used to analyse data and information
• Strong attention to detail, including accurate documentation and information management
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information in a business or operational context
• A collaborative approach, willingly sharing knowledge and contributing to shared goals
• Curious and comfortable working through ambiguity to create clarity
• Resilient and persistent, with the ability to see work through to completion
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with multiple sources of information
• Keeps up to date with business and technology trends
• Focused on practical, workable solutions that support service delivery
• Able to build effective relationships to understand business functions
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within and across teams
If you enjoy working on projects that improve services and turn business needs into practical solutions, we’d like to hear from you.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
A copy of the postion description can be found here. Business Analyst position description.
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono:
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: Monday 30 March 2026.
Joining us | Ko te hono mai:
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.
