Business Analyst | Wellington City

Job Description

Business Analyst – People Experience (1-year fixed term)

Te Haeata | The Opportunity

 We're looking for someone who's naturally proactive, someone who spots opportunities to improve how things work, rolls up their sleeves to move the work forward, and brings people with them through clear communication and practical change.”

If this sounds like you, join the People Experience (PX) group at Te Tāhū o te Ture – Ministry of Justice and play a key role in strengthening how PX processes, information, and tools support our people.

This role sits within the Performance Remuneration and Programmes (PRP) team, which enables PX to deliver its work programme through strong analysis, performance insight, governance, and continuous improvement.

As a Business Analyst, for the 12 months you'll work across People Experience to deliver practical process improvement, strengthen information management practices, and support the delivery of business solutions that respond to current and emerging PX needs.

A significant focus of the role will be continuing the delivery of an established PX Process Optimisation Project, applying Lean Six Sigma (LSS) principles to analyse, document, and improve PX processes. You will also act as a SharePoint Site Owner for PX, supporting teams to apply good information and records management practices and improving how PX information is structured, accessed, and maintained.

In addition, you will support existing and new business requirements across PX, working closely with PX teams and collaborating with groups outside PX to help deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions and tools that meet business needs.

This is a 1‑year fixed‑term opportunity, offering broad exposure across People Experience and the chance to make a tangible impact across a diverse and meaningful portfolio of work.

Ngā kawenga matua | What you'll do

• Deliver practical process improvement and business analysis across People Experience.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to improve PX processes through the PX Process Map Project.
• Act as a SharePoint Site Owner, supporting good information and records management practices.
• Support PX teams to deliver business solutions that meet current and emerging needs.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholder outside PX to shape and deliver fit‑for‑purpose outcomes.

Ō pūkenga | Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will:

• Proven experience in business analysis and/or process improvement roles.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or structured continuous improvement approaches.
• Confidence working with multiple stakeholders across different teams and disciplines.
• Self-driven and proactive, able to take ownership, remove blockers, and drive work forward with a continuous improvement lens.
• Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to turn insights into clear, practical advice.
• Experience working with SharePoint or similar collaboration tools (or the willingness to learn).
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts simply.

He aha ai tēnei tūranga e whakahihiri ai | Why this role is exciting

• Work across multiple teams within People Experience, not a single function.
• See the direct impact of your work on PX ways of working.
• Combine structured analysis with hands‑on delivery.
• Build strong organisational knowledge across PX and the Ministry.
• Contribute to meaningful, practical improvements.

Mō mātou | About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

People Experience supports Te Tāhū o te Ture by delivering people systems, payroll, data, advice, and improvement initiatives that help our people thrive. The Programmes, Performance & Remuneration team enables PX to deliver its work programme effectively through strong analysis, governance, and performance insight

We are a collaborative, supportive team that values curiosity, continuous improvement, and practical outcomes.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi | What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave.
• flexible work hours where possible.
• an online professional development portal.
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks.

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $74,634 and $100,846 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai | Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on TAhursday, 2 April 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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