Merkle Aotearoa | Business Analyst (Fixed Term) at dentsu

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Stakeholder Engagement, User Story Development, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Project Documentation, Application Transformation, Salesforce, CRM, ERP, Human Centred Design, SDLC, Communication, Problem Solving, Facilitation, Presentation Skills

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Job Description: Merkle Aotearoa | Auckland | Fixed Term until Sept 2026 | Full time | R1105157 Fixed term, full time until September 2026 for an Auckland based project Great people and wellness benefits, such as bonus wellness days, food & drinks and EAP Join a collaborative, innovative and supportive team across Auckland and Wellington, and tapping into a global talent network About us Merkle Aotearoa are a leading digital transformation consulting firm focused on creating connected experiences for the people of Aotearoa. We’re a proud part of the dentsu group, Asia Pacific’s largest and most awarded agency network. For Merkle, this means we focus on delivering connected experiences for our customers customer, using human centred design principles and actionable data/insights to implement world class Salesforce solutions. We partner with organisations to accelerate the design and delivery of strategy, and to lift organisational performance to meet the evolving market. Our focus is to create the conditions for an organisation, and the people within it, to thrive by leveraging best practice insights tailored to client context to create innovative solutions. What your role and typical day might look like At Merkle we help organisations define, design, build and transform into the business of the future. In tackling this challenge, we have had outstanding success in transforming the sales, service and marketing functions of some of New Zealand’s most iconic companies. Building on our success, we’re searching for a Business Analyst to support us on a fixed term basis over the next 9 – 12 months in Auckland. This role has a technology at the core, so experience working on application transformation programmes at an enterprise level programme is crucial to collaborate effectively with wider agile teams and customers. You’ll be responsible to gather information, analyse data and propose solutions to assist with delivering a digital transformation that maximises the potential of Salesforce and the client’s technology ecosystem to make a real difference. Responsibilities include Support the delivery of approved products using agile techniques and frameworks to ensure high-quality products and user experience Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and plan and facilitate workshops to gather requirements, analyse results, develop business requirements, and identify opportunities for process improvement and simplification Express the required business outcomes and user experience through quality user stories and acceptance criteria Work closely with the client and product owners to ensure features and stories are structured and prioritised effectively Assist delivery team to support design and development activities, and to ensure all requirements are accurately addressed and any project / delivery risks or issues and escalated appropriately Support the development of project documentation to ensure products are delivered and maintained in a transparent fashion and stored and maintained as per Organisational standards A bit about you A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience as Business Analyst with experience delivering to enterprise application projects, such as CRM, ERP or similar digital technology solutions Experience in a professional services, consultancy environment delivering digital technologies is high desirable, or, experience within the financial services sector. Understanding of SDLC, organisational change and human centred design methodologies Sound understanding of working in an agile environment, certifications would be advantageous A self-starter with a confident communicator with facilitation and presentation skills A problem solver – organised, analytical and naturally curious Strong English language skills, written and verbal as you’ll be leading workshops, engaging stakeholders and creating project documentation along the way. Become a champion for meaningful progress At Merkle Aotearoa, our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to having you join us. Next Steps Share your details and interest with Merkle Aotearoa via our dentsu careers page and we’ll be in touch. Please note, we are only considering candidates who possess (or are in the process of obtaining) full working rights for New Zealand. Location: Auckland Brand: Merkle Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Independent Contractor Can’t find a suitable job? Sign up for job alerts tailored to your interests and be first in line for new opportunities. About dentsu For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work

Responsibilities

The Business Analyst will support the delivery of approved products using agile techniques and frameworks, ensuring high-quality products and user experience. Responsibilities include gathering requirements, analyzing results, and developing business requirements to assist with digital transformation projects.