Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst – Wellington

We are recruiting a Senior Business Analyst to join a well-established New Zealand organisation with a strong national presence and reputation for quality. Technology plays a critical role across the business, supporting operations in procurement, manufacturing, distribution, and sales.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to a versatile professional who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and contribute where it matters most. You’ll operate with a high level of autonomy while staying closely connected to the business, helping to translate needs into practical, future-focused solutions that enhance performance, efficiency, and long-term capability.

Key Responsibilities: ◾ Work with stakeholders to understand business needs and identify improvement opportunities ◾ Facilitate workshops and gather clear business and technical requirements ◾ Turn requirements into functional documentation, user stories, and acceptance criteria ◾ Analyse processes and data to recommend smarter ways of working ◾ Support testing, implementation, and change initiatives ◾ Partner with internal teams, developers, and vendors to deliver successful outcomes

What we’re looking for: ◾ At least 8 years’ experience in Business Analysis or similar IT roles ◾ Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted working relationships ◾ Curious, practical, and solutions-focused with good commercial judgement ◾ Confident running workshops and guiding conversations ◾ Solid problem-solving skills and a proactive approach ◾ Flexible and pragmatic, willing to step in and support priority initiatives ◾ Broad technical exposure across business systems ◾ Experience in manufacturing, retail, or complex commercial environments is beneficial

Desirable but not essential ◾ Experience supporting large operational or multi-site businesses ◾ Exposure to enterprise systems or integrated technology environments ◾ Strong process design and improvement capability ◾ Relevant tertiary qualification

Next Steps / Recruitment Process Please note: Interviews and reference checks are required. Only applicants with NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa will be considered.

Apply by emailing your CV to: □ anne.smith@jobsmith.co.nz □ kayla.robinson@jobsmith.co.nz

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