Business Analyst - Wellington

Ko wai mātou | About us

Our purpose is to shift the system using data and evidence, so that the system invests earlier and more effectively to improve the lives of New Zealanders. We focus our efforts on where we can make the greatest impact to lead, and we collaborate with agencies and stakeholders to shine a light on policy issues that fall between the gaps.

As a central government agency, our people are our centre. They’re curious, agile and hardworking, and instinctively care about the wellbeing of others. We are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace and we value the diversity everyone brings. We embrace our diverse workforce and culture, and we support flexible working arrangements. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.

 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.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

As a Business Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in translating business needs into practical technology solutions that enable real change. You’ll work across our organisation to define, document, and manage business requirements, supporting our Transformation Work Programme and delivering valuable outcomes through robust systems and processes.

This role will suit someone experienced in both agile and traditional delivery approaches, who enjoys turning complex business needs into elegant, user-centric solutions.

He kōrero mōu | About you

As an experienced Business Analyst, you’ll step into a pivotal role where your expertise will help shape meaningful, tech-enabled solutions that deliver real impact. You’ll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders to gather, analyse and translate business needs into practical outcomes—supporting the development of business cases, procurement processes, and solution design.

You’ll play a key role in shaping high-level requirements that guide our market engagement and vendor selection, ensuring solutions align with strategic objectives and deliver long-term value. You’ll also collaborate closely with our ICT vendor to enable and configure tools, helping the organisation get set up with the right capabilities and ensuring features are activated to support business outcomes.

You’ll also have a strong voice in project planning and risk management, while building trusted relationships across the organisation to align business goals with smart, sustainable technology solutions. This is a chance to bring your analytical mindset, curiosity, and collaboration skills to a team that’s driving real change.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

Band 18: $126 905 - $149 300 (Based on skills and experiences)

Tono mai | How to Apply

To apply for this role please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and follow the online process. To view a copy of the position description please click here. - http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/social-investment-agency/business-analyst.docx

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 3rd November 2025; however, we will review applications as they come in and may invite people to interview before the close date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if an ideal person is found before the close date. 

 If you have any questions, please email peopleandculture@sia.govt.nz. We look forward to receiving your application.