- Influence and identify solutions for improvements across DOC
- Gain exposure to Senior Leadership and a unique organisation-wide view
- Fixed term/secondment for 12 months; Wellington or Hamilton
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature spaces and species across Aotearoa.
Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.
He angitutanga | About the role
As an experienced Business Analyst on our Better for Nature transformation programme, your key focus will be on the simplification of the way we work across the organisation.
The Better for Nature programme underpins the key deliverables of improving our systems and processes, creating efficiencies, as well as building change capability to support our organisation into the future. The programme is all about making our work easier and ensuring we are set up more sustainably for the future, removing unnecessary barriers to conservation delivery and instilling a culture of collaborative, continuous improvement, so that we can continue to protect and restore nature.
Reporting to the Director, Transformation Programme, you'll have the unique opportunity to take an organisational wide view of DOC, to see what makes us tick and where we can improve. Your role will include:
- Undertaking business analysis and produce key project documents (current and future state analysis, business requirements, process maps, presentations and reports) to identify needs using both quantitative and qualitative information.
- Translating business requirements into business solutions, system requirements and specifications for further development.
- Working collaboratively with teams across DOC, establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
- Identifying critical issues and risks and ensure they are constructively raised and addressed.
- Working with key stakeholders, keeping them up to date with timely responses and communicate significant updates business wide.
- Managing business and system requirements for each assigned project.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
You'll bring experience as a Business Analyst within a complex enterprise or public sector organisation; and likely have a background in reducing complexity, strategic planning or similar.
In addition, you'll offer the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated sound business analysis and methodologies, including experience in process mapping
- Strong, adaptive communication skills - you omit needless words and are sensitive to the information needs of your audience.
- Able to interpret complex ideas and translate this into usable, concise and clear business requirements and solutions.
- Delivery focused, you will be well organised and structured, with a coherent and consistent approach to personal work management.
- Curious and innovative with a willingness to adapt your approach to suit a variety of business working styles.
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What's in it for you?
DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.
Tono inaianei | Apply now
Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know. The salary range for this position is $79,656 - $100,639 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.
Ra katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 16 February 2025.
Me he patai ano | For further enquiries, please contact Kate Triplow, Senior Recruitment Advisor at ktriplow@doc.govt.nz
Taupanga | Job reference: DOC/1841503
