Business Analyst | Wellington City

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity 

The Business Analyst is a Fixed Term Full Time opportuinity until 30 May 2029 responsible for working collaboratively with business stakeholders, programme teams, digital service teams, technical specialists, and vendors to understand, analyse, and document business, information, reporting, analytics, and data requirements. 

Reporting to the Manager Te Au Reka Data Enablement, the Business Analyst acts as a conduit between business units, organisational stakeholders, and Te Au Reka delivery teams. The role develops a strong understanding of current business operations, future objectives, and information needs, then translates these into clear requirements and recommendations that support reporting, analytics, insights, and data-enabled decision-making. 

Working within a complex transformation environment, the Business Analyst supports the delivery of high-quality, fit-for-purpose data and information solutions by analysing business services, processes, organisational structures, information flows, and reporting requirements. The role works closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and to ensure that data, reporting, and analytics capabilities align with business outcomes and operational needs. 

The role supports stakeholder engagement and change activities that may result in improvements to business services, reporting processes, information management practices, data governance, and service delivery mechanisms. This may also include supporting the introduction of new digital solutions, automation opportunities, and analytics capabilities that enhance organisational performance and decision-making. 

As part of the Data Enablement team, the Business Analyst plays an important role in ensuring Te Au Reka delivers enduring value through trusted data, meaningful insights, and sustainable information capabilities. 

You will enjoy working in transformational programmes of work, be experienced in managing ambiguity and value diversity of thought while respecting culture and traditions. You will contribute to creating an inclusive work environment where differences are acknowledged and respected, contributing to a strong team that delivers in a positive environment. If you thrive on delivering business outcomes and ensuring customer-centric service design is applied to everything you do, we want to hear from you! 

The Business Analyst contributes to the successful delivery of Te Au Reka by helping ensure that: 

• Business, reporting, analytics, and data requirements are clearly defined and understood. 
• Data models, reporting solutions, and migration approaches reflect business needs and support operational and performance outcomes. 
• Data quality, completeness, and reconciliation requirements are identified and addressed. 
• Reporting and information solutions are fit-for-purpose, trusted, and sustainable. 
• Stakeholders are engaged throughout the design and delivery process to support adoption and business readiness. 
• Data-related decisions are aligned with programme objectives and minimise rework or downstream impacts. 

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience 

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you! 

To be successful in this role you will:  

• Bring proven Business Analysis experience in large, complex programmes, projects, or transformation environments.  
• Build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders and communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.  
• Gather, analyse and document business, process, information and data requirements. 
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities for process and data improvements 
• Support data-related initiatives such as data migration, data quality, reporting and analytics activities. 
• Be committed to the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi 

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. 

Te Au Reka represents the opportunity of a lifetime, making a profound difference to those who work in and interact with our courts and tribunals. We are seeking to modernise the administration of justice by replacing highly manual, time-consuming, paper-based process with a new digital case management solution, transforming the way people access and experience justice in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Te Au Reka is a large, complex and unique programme spanning the courts and tribunals of New Zealand. In delivering Te Au Reka we are seeking to build the Ministry's capability to deliver complex programmes of change. Working on Te Au Reka will give you the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience, while developing new ways of working. We are building a team that is highly collaborative, inquisitive and adaptable. Te Au Reka is a game-changer, and we care deeply about making it a success. 

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 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 remuneration band for this role is $105,226 and $144,034, with an indicative appointed salary between $105,226 - $126,213 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 26 August 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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