Business Analyst

Salary: Midpoint of the salary range is $104,897 per annum

• Join a supportive, values-driven team invested in your development.
• Build your BA career across a diverse and rewarding portfolio of work.
• Based in Wellington in our newly refurbished National Office, with flexible working arrangements supported.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Business Analyst in our Offender Management Systems team, your work will directly contribute to the digital services used to support frontline staff and the people in our management. You will work across our Offender Management System, contributing to both project delivery and business-as-usual improvements that help ensure our technology continues to meet the needs of the people who rely on it.

This is a broad and varied role where you will work closely with frontline users, stakeholders, and technical delivery teams to understand real operational challenges and translate them into practical, user-centred solutions. You will contribute across the full lifecycle of change, from understanding and defining requirements through to supporting design, development, and implementation.

You will join a supportive, values-led environment with a strong focus on developing your capability. You will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in the practice of business analysis while gaining exposure to a diverse range of work. Importantly, you will be able to see the connection between your work and our wider purpose, supporting better outcomes for our frontline staff, the people in our management, and the communities we serve.

Mōu | About you

You are a curious and collaborative Business Analyst who enjoys getting to the heart of a problem and working with others to find practical solutions. You may already have strong business analysis experience, or you may bring transferable skills and be looking for an opportunity to grow your capability further. You will be comfortable working across a broad range of projects and BAU work, building relationships with different stakeholders and turning complex information into clear requirements. Most importantly, you will bring a willingness to learn, an interest in developing your craft, and a commitment to work that makes a positive difference for people and communities.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience (or strong transferable skills) in business analysis, including gathering, analysing, and documenting requirements.
• Proven ability to produce clear, high‑quality analysis artefacts such as requirements documentation, presentations, and reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong judgement, initiative, and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Ngā painga | The benefits

This is an opportunity to build your business analysis career while contributing to work with a meaningful purpose. You will benefit from ongoing mentoring and coaching, helping you strengthen your technical capability and develop greater expertise in the practice of business analysis.

The midpoint of the salary range is $104,897 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Wednesday the 7th of October.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [email protected], or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.

We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.