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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
- Large-scale digital transformation projects.
- Fast-paced environment with diverse challenges.
- Career growth opportunities and tertiary study benefits.
- Family-friendly employer with on-site childcare.
- Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance.
- Top 10 IT site in NZ.
The role/Te mahi
The University of Otago is a progressive organisation at the forefront of digital transformation, modernising its enterprise systems portfolio. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Business Analyst to join our Student Management Value Stream and focus on continuous improvements to the Student Management System.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the University's digital landscape, creating impactful solutions that enhance the student journey.
You will work on meaningful IT enhancements, leveraging your sector knowledge and excellent requirement-gathering skills to deliver innovative tools and systems.
Key tasks of the role include:
- Designing solutions that maximise stakeholder and organisational value within the Student Management System.
- Analysing enterprise systems, including processes, data, reporting, and applications specific to student management.
- Collaborating with key stakeholders to facilitate scoping or discovery workshops.
- Identifying and prioritising user experience needs and defining application behaviour.
- Contributing to large and complex enhancements that improve the student management experience.
- Ensuring alignment with key business roadmaps.
We’re one of the country’s largest employers, and we’re here to stay. We know it’s our people who best set us up for success, and we’ll back you to succeed as well.
Your skills and experience/Kā Pūkeka Me Kā Wheako
Ideal candidates will be experienced analysts with excellent communication skills.
You will be adept at handling complex problems with diverse stakeholders and thrive under pressure, bringing confidence and organisation to the team environment.
To succeed in this role, your toolkit will include:
- A relevant qualification or certification.
- Experience in requirements gathering and analysis.
- Strong communication and workshop facilitation skills.
- A focus on digital experience.
- Project experience and an understanding of methodologies.
- Exposure to an agile software enhancement delivery environment (preferred).
Exposure to working in a squad-based agile software enhancement delivery environment would be a strong advantage.
About our Team/Mō Te Tīma
At the University of Otago, we're dedicated to empowering the future thinkers of New Zealand, fostering a collaborative environment where passion and innovation thrive. Located in the vibrant city of Dunedin, you'll discover the perfect blend of professional fulfilment and lifestyle balance.
Join our team and unlock a wealth of opportunities for personal and professional growth, as we continue to shape the landscape of education and innovation in New Zealand.
Further details/Pūroko
This is a full-time (37.5 hours week), permanent position, located in Dunedin.
Remuneration is negotiable for the right candidate.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For more information, please contact Christina Mualia-Lima via the contact details.
Application/Tono
Applications quoting reference number 2500248 will close on Tuesday, 18 February 2025.
