Business Analysis Practice Lead - AI Enablement
Talent Corp · Auckland ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Business analysis
A Business Analysis Practice Lead role inside a major bank's Delivery & Change Centre of Excellence in Auckland: leading and coaching a team of Business Analysts, setting BA standards, and driving practical AI adoption using Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve productivity, quality and delivery.
Auckland | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of Business Analysts.
- Shape BA standards and capability within a Delivery & Change Centre of Excellence.
- Turn AI opportunities into practical solutions and measurable business value.
About the role
We're looking for a Business Analysis Practice Lead to lead and develop a team of Business Analysts, strengthen analysis capability and drive practical AI adoption across a Delivery & Change Centre of Excellence.
Combining people leadership, business analysis expertise and hands-on AI enablement, you'll improve how teams discover, analyse and deliver change, creating measurable gains in productivity, quality and delivery capacity.
What you'll do
- Lead, coach and develop Business Analysts, supporting performance, career growth and continuous learning.
- Evolve BA standards, frameworks and quality assurance practices across the CoE.
- Manage workforce planning, capability development and resource allocation.
- Provide expert guidance across discovery, inception and delivery.
- Identify and implement AI-enabled improvements using Microsoft 365 Copilot and the wider Microsoft ecosystem.
- Develop and scale prompts, AI agents, templates, guidance and automated workflows.
- Support adoption through coaching, training and stakeholder engagement.
- Measure benefits while embedding responsible AI, security, privacy and governance practices.
What you'll bring
You'll be an experienced BA leader who combines strong people management with practical delivery experience and a passion for improving ways of working.
We're particularly interested in:
- Experience leading and developing BA teams in complex delivery or transformation environments.
- A track record of improving BA practice standards, capability and quality.
- Practical experience implementing AI-enabled productivity, automation or process improvements.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Copilot and the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
- Experience taking initiatives from discovery through implementation, adoption and benefits realisation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation and influencing skills.
- An understanding of responsible AI, information security, privacy and risk management.
You don't need to meet every requirement. If you bring strong BA leadership and relevant AI enablement experience, we'd welcome a conversation.
Why join ?
Help shape the future of business analysis and delivery within a major banking organisation. Our client offers opportunities to learn and grow, flexible working arrangements, wellbeing support and an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives.
Interested?
Apply with your updated CV, highlighting your BA leadership, practice development and practical AI implementation experience.