Christchurch City Council Looking for Senior Business Analyst (Digital) at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

At Christchurch City Council, we value those with the courage to look at things in new and interesting ways, and who make their voices heard. We’re after team members who think outside the box and constantly strive towards world-class service delivery.

The Business Analysis team is part of the Digital Solutions unit who is responsible for providing proactive and robust internal service delivery for the Council. We achieve this, in part, through digitally enabled business improvements – taking into account not only the technology and tools, but also the processes and people capabilities. We support digital projects and business transformation programmes with teams providing services in business analysis, change management, digital learning, and business partnership.

The Business Analysis team provides quality business analysis services. This involves applying best practice business analysis techniques and partnering with other services and key stakeholders to understand current and future technology needs, related business processes and how existing Council technology can best be leveraged. We have a strong focus on supporting the Council’s move to digitally enabled services.

If you thrive on bringing new perspectives, working in multi-disciplinary teams and helping others to explore new ideas and new ways of working, while making the most of what’s available – you’ll fit right in!

Purpose of the position

We currently have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Business Analyst. This role provides professional Business Analysis service delivery, and guidance to Business Analysts on varied projects and initiatives to create value and deliver outcomes for digital, organisation and customers.

The Senior Business Analyst’s role works closely with IT Business Partners, Project Managers and technology delivery staff to contribute to the technology changes by applying business analysis techniques to achieve both product and business strategies, as well as support business users to adopt technology changes. This includes requirements management, business modelling, process mapping, information analysis and more.

You’ll do this by applying your business analysis skills and supporting stakeholders to deliver digitally enabled services. You’ll work closely with business units and technical teams to understand their needs and the broader organisational environment, as well as the opportunities and constraints of best practice use of our digital tools and platforms.

What You Will Bring

You will bring enthusiasm for the value of business analysis and will relish being the translator between business teams and technology.

Your natural curiosity will have you leading effective collaboration and a desire to help others succeed. You will have the knack of asking the right questions in order to elicit information and the desire for considered business and technology changes.

You will have a talent for building strong working relationships and be able to help people to be open to new ideas and ways of doing things.

What’s On Offer

You’ll join a team of professional Business Analysts with a breadth of skills and experience you can tap into to further grow your business analysis practice.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to helping shape Christchurch City Council as a digitally mature organisation.

Flexible working utilising a hybrid of virtual and in-person collaboration and facilitation to deliver outcomes.

We’re looking for people who want to make a difference – broad-minded creative thinkers who enjoy working with others to get things done. If this sounds like you – please get in touch!

To view the position description please visit cccjobs.co.nz and search listing number 32057

Working For The Christchurch City Council Allows You To Contribute Directly To The Community And Make a Positive Impact On The Lives Of Residents And Visitors. You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one’s skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Feel like you don’t meet every single requirement of the job description?

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Additional Recruitment Information

Hours of work: Full-time, permanent

Location: Primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

Salary: The salary band for this position goes from $74,762 – $113,202. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.