Business Analyst

at  Transpower

• Bring your curiosity to a team helping to enable a more sustainable energy future
• Enjoy a diverse portfolio of projects - in our multi-year pipeline of approved work
• Work from early concept stage to implementation and guide decision making
  Passionate about the “business side”, of business analysis? Help shape the future of the energy market!
  As New Zealand’s electricity System Operator, we manage the real-time power system and operate the wholesale electricity market, “keeping the lights on” 24/7. With demand for electricity only continuing to increase to meet climate change goals - we are working hard to enable the energy future for New Zealand.

Specifically, the team is responsible for:

• Capability Planning & Delivery: responsible for roadmap development, capability models, and ideation & prototype
• Specialist Services: Team of System experts in market systems, SCADA/EMS and other operational tools. Responsible for project design & delivery support and supports Subject Matter Experts training
• Projects: working with our IST division and the Electricity Authority to deliver the programme of projects to maintain and enhance the critical software systems used to operate the power system and wholesale electricity marke

Specifically, this role supports investment decisions for changes to business capability through analysis of the stakeholder requirements, development of business process, and measurement of any resulting benefits. All of which are used in providing recommendations to senior management and guiding decision making. Key area of focus include:

• Ensuring effective scoping and delivery of projects that achieve their stated business and statutory objectives.
• Applying business analysis best practice to own portfolio of projects
• Ensuring we are driving better business efficiency through the delivery of business analysis across Transpowe

To be shortlisted for this varied permanent role, your cover letter and CV will demonstrate:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Business Analyst.
• Previous experience developing business process for business change and working with senior management to recommend changes in business capability.
• Previous experience mapping strategy to business outcomes and change initiatives to guide business decision making on investment decisions.
• Proven ability in producing clear, user-friendly documentation, including examples of requirements analysis and process documentation completed within an overall programme of work.
• Demonstrated competence in relevant Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Visio, Project and PowerPoint) and other business analysis tools (e.g. Sparx EA, Signavio)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience.
• A qualification in Business Analysis such as IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) is advantageous