UP Education Looking for Business Analyst at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in Auckland. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business stakeholders, technical teams and third-party vendors, ensuring clarity of business requirements and contributing effectively to project success.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements from key stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into clear and actionable specifications for technical teams.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and meetings to identify business improvements.
• Refine business processes based on testing outcomes, maintaining alignment with the approved solution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement business solutions.
• Assist in preparing user acceptance testing (UAT) plans and support stakeholders during testing phases.
• Provide ongoing analysis and support for existing systems and processes.
• Identify and communicate risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Key Requirements/skills

• 3-5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within technology or business transformation projects.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with business analysis methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in creating clear documentation, including business requirement documents (BRDs) and process maps.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Business Analysis certification (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) preferred but not mandatory.

Who We Are

UP Education is a leading Australasian dual-sector education group, delivering foundation, vocational and higher education to domestic and international students. At UP Education, we are on a mission: to elevate and empower students to unlock their potential. Known for our agility, and responsiveness to the changing world.

What sets us apart from other tertiary providers? It is, quite simply, our people. Our teams come from a wide range of educational and cultural backgrounds and offer a broad diversity of professional experience. But we all have one thing in common – we are all firm believers in the power of education to transform lives and they all have the drive to make a significant impact in the communities with which they work.

We believe learning should be defined by the exceptional and at UP Education we have an ongoing commitment to the development of our staff.

To find out more about us, please visit https://www.up.education/

Why work with us

• Flexible working with a hybrid work arrangement balancing between home and our office based in central Ponsonby.
• Engage in impactful projects across different business units.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing commitment to professional development and career progression.
• Fantastic opportunity to be part of an energising team and growing company

Our Application Process

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work at UP Education, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. These are voluntary disclosures and candidates can elect not to answer these questions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.