The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and one of the world’s major research universities.  We employ over 5400 academic and professional staff to support the success of 41,000+ students through delivering transformational improvement and innovations.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to provide expert analysis and consultation activities for a number of key projects ensuring that systems and processes are aligned to improve and innovate the University’s services.

This role will see you transcend the office walls, meeting and working with stakeholders right across the University, from internal customers to external vendors.  You’ll bring clarity to the business’s requirements from business process and systems perspectives, and facilitate workshops exploring changes and requirements.

The main responsibilities for this role include:

• Identify and clearly define business requirements for assigned work
• Effectively and efficiently elicit requirements using a range of techniques including facilitating interviews workshops or refinement sessions
• Consult and challenge Business Process Design and recommend changes with a view to creating tangible benefits to the business

As a senior specialist, you will also provide project leadership, coaching, mentoring and support for more junior staff members.        

For more detailed information, please refer to the POSITION DESCRIPTION

He kōrero mōu | About you

Who are we looking for?

• You’ll have a passion for understanding business requirements and drivers, and for helping make these realities. You’ll also have a knack for getting to the core, and relish being the facilitator between technology and the business.
• You bring the ability to multitask, successfully keeping a number of balls in the air while making sure the business is always updated. You’re also flexible and enjoy working in an Agile environment.
• You’ll have great people skills, meaning you build successful relationships across all levels of an organisation. You know the value of collaboration, which is on display with your confident, well‑practiced facilitation.
• Your learning agility and thirst for knowledge are beacons for others. 
• You can influence teams in applying agile principles and maintaining focus on the development of high-quality output which aligns to project delivery framework.
• Previous experience or understanding of Finance processes and using automation tools like UIPath is a bonus. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The Business Transformation Office (BTO) is part of the Organisational Performance and Improvement (OPI) Service Division. OPI is responsible for the effective delivery and transition of strategic transformation projects, portfolio management and delivery of staff services. BTO provides services, tools and expertise to build and extend the ways in which the University’s services and processes are designed, delivering transformational improvement and innovation.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Friday 2nd September 2022 to be considered. Please include your CV outlining what strengths you would bring to this role.

We will be contacting candidates as they apply, and this advert may close earlier if needed. 

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz