Senior Business Analyst at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

148480.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirement Elicitation, Process Mapping, Product Design, Workshop Facilitation, Analytical Thinking, Design Thinking, Co-design Approaches, Agile Delivery Frameworks, Product Roadmap Definition, Technical Translation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Shape digital products that impact how Aotearoa moves Work closely with Product Managers to deliver meaningful business outcomes Permanent - Auckland, Palmerston North or Wellington Join our team at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) - we’re transforming how digital services support NZ’s transport system. As part of Te Aukaha | Digital, you’ll help deliver future-focused solutions that improve how we connect people, products, and places across Aotearoa. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We’re looking for a commercially astute Senior Business Analyst who can translate complex problems into clear, actionable outcomes - someone who thrives in a collaborative, product-led environment. Based in our analysis chapter, you will work in a matrix model and be assigned to a squad to deliver analysis work on our digital initiatives. You’ll work across business and technology, shaping product design, eliciting requirements, and ensuring solutions align with enterprise principles - a critical part in supporting product teams to deliver value. You will: Partner with Product Managers to define product vision, design, and roadmaps Lead business analysis activities across end-to-end delivery Translate complex business needs into clear requirements, models, and specifications Map current and future state processes to drive improved outcomes Collaborate across cross-functional teams to solve user-facing problems Provide trusted advice and guidance on system changes and delivery approach View the position description. Appointment salary is from $133,632 to $148,480 commensurate with skills and experience. Ko koe tēnei | About you Ideally you are an experienced Business Analyst who is confident working in complex environments and influencing outcomes at a senior level. You’ll bring: Significant experience in business analysis (typically 5+ years) in complex environments Strong analytical capability, with the ability to solve complex problems and drive clarity Proven experience engaging stakeholders, facilitating workshops, and building relationships Ability to translate technical and business concepts into clear, audience-appropriate language Experience working across product, engineering, and operations teams Knowledge of modern delivery frameworks, design thinking, and co-design approaches Mō mātou |About Us Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens NZTA through supporting our people and delivering future-focused solutions. We enable digital change, provide quality data, information and security services, and create flexible and collaborative workspaces. Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return We offer a comprehensive rewards package including: Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible working arrangements. Along with our other benefits we have 5 weeks annual leave and a free Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness insurance scheme available for permanent employees. Ready to apply? If you’re passionate about translating complex business needs into meaningful outcomes and want to play a key role in shaping digital services for New Zealand, we’d love to hear from you. Rā Katinga | Applications close: 7 June 2026 For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand. Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process. Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time. Ko wai mātou | About us At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.

Responsibilities

Partner with Product Managers to define product visions and roadmaps while leading end-to-end business analysis activities. Translate complex business needs into clear requirements and process maps to drive digital transport solutions.