Senior Business Analyst | Wellington City

Job Description

Senior Business Analyst

Role type: Fixed Term – December 2028

Location: Auckland or Wellington

Salary band & range: General Salary Range D: $100,934 to $129,804 depending on skills and experience.

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

The Senior Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in leading high-quality business analysis across complex programmes and projects, with a strong focus on designing and implementing people-centred, efficient, and secure solutions. This position supports strategic decision-making and continuous improvement by partnering with stakeholders across MPI and external agencies.

The role will be a key contributor to the successful delivery of the Non-build/Transformation Workstream within the Plant Health and Environment Capability (PHEC) Programme supporting the construction of a new Plant Health and Environment Laboratory in Mount Albert, Auckland. In this role, you will lead business analysis activities such as scoping, requirements gathering, and solution design and solution assessment using tools like service blueprints and journey maps.

You'll collaborate across MPI and other partners to co-design services and processes that enhance operational efficiency and align with strategic priorities.

Responsibilities include:

• stakeholder engagement,
• vendor coordination,
• risk reporting,  
• mentoring team members.
• ensure thorough documentation and traceability throughout the project lifecycle,  
• helping foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

About You – Mōu

You'll have significant experience in business analysis, process improvement, or a related field. Your ability to provide strategic advice and engage confidently with senior decision-makers will be key, along with your expertise in Design Thinking tools such as journey mapping, personas, and service blueprinting.

You'll be skilled in translating complex analysis into actionable insights through clear communication and presentation. With a proven track record in writing business cases, solution assessment and delivering innovative outcomes, you'll apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills using established frameworks. You'll also demonstrate a collaborative approach, building effective relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders, and be comfortable navigating ambiguity in fast-paced environments with a focus on continuous improvement. You'll bring a strong understanding of the machinery of government and thrive in cross-functional, multi-agency environments.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

Biosecurity New Zealand has a critical role in preventing harmful organisms crossing New Zealand's borders. We manage border and compliance activities as well as preparing for, and responding to, any biosecurity incursions that may occur. We support all New Zealanders and visitors to play their part in protecting our country – including our urban, rural and natural environments – to ensure that all things that make our country special and unique are maintained and protected.

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here.

Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua 

• Additional MPI leave days
• Annual Wellness payment
• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “Apply” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 2 November.

If you have any questions about the role, please email james.brodey@mpi.govt.nz 

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