Tiakina te anamata, mā te tūhono i ngā tāngata me ngā wāhi o te inamata. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today.
Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwi than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our Opportunity:
The Senior Business Analyst will enable change in the organisation by providing high quality business analysis services through the definition, design and development of solutions that add value and improve business performance. While the Senior Business Analyst supports the business, they also represent ICT from a technical perspective and play a role in ensuring technology applications fully support the achievement of Mercury's strategic goals and are aligned to business units' expectations. The Senior Business Analyst actively supports the Business Analysis Chapter, provides leadership and guidance as well as coaching and mentoring to less experienced BAs.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide business analysis services to assigned agile squads or initiatives
- Participate in peer reviewing of deliverables
- Deal with complex situations holistically
- Consistently produce deliverables which are usable and of a high standard
- Day-to-day coaching and support to peers
- Undertake professional and job specific development and training as required
We are looking for:
- A relevant tertiary degree or similar level qualification/ experience in technology
- Any agile or IIBA qualification is desirable
- Relevant experience in business analysis experience working in both adaptive and plan driven projects as part of ICT
- Evidence of strong analysis skills and techniques in identifying, developing, and implementing business change and process improvement initiatives
- Evidence of leadership and influencing skills
- Experience in large and complex projects and/or working across multiple projects
- Experience working as a Business Analysts in an agile delivery squad
Mercury offers (full benefits are listed on our Career Page):
- Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
- $400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
- A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
- Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
- The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers
- Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world
- Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
- Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
- Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet
Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.
At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria. If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to recruitment@mercury.co.nz.
A full position description is available below. Applications close Tuesday 18th February 2025 at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.
