Business Analyst (Fixed Term)

Position Overview

We seek a skilled Business Analyst to join our Finance, Data & Digital team at Napier City Council. This full-time, fixed term role involves collaborating with various departments across the Council to understand business requirements, analyze challenges, and formulate practical solutions. The successful candidate will play a key part in numerous technology and system initiatives aimed at modernizing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing business processes, identify problems and opportunities, and suggest enhancements.
• Document, define, and manage business and user requirements effectively.
• Lead and facilitate workshops to reconcile diverse stakeholder perspectives.
• Evaluate proposed solutions considering impacts, risks, costs, and benefits.
• Develop acceptance criteria and assist in testing business systems and processes.
• Provide system support by collaborating with vendors and internal teams to manage upgrades and resolve issues.
• Translate complex business information into clear and actionable guidance for various audiences.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a bachelor's degree in IT or a related discipline.
• Hold a minimum of seven years' experience as a Business Analyst.
• Demonstrate strong expertise with ERP systems and supporting technologies, including databases, data structuring, reporting, and data manipulation.
• Experienced in interpreting business needs into precise requirements and feasible solutions.
• Confident in facilitating workshops and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Exhibit excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Take a customer-centric approach with a keen interest in enhancing systems and processes.

Additional advantageous skills include experience with system implementation and management, IT service management, and proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools such as Teams, OneDrive, Power Apps, and Power BI.

Benefits and Work Conditions

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Quarterly recognition awards, birthday vouchers, and a social club.
• Annual free influenza vaccinations.
• Opportunities to participate in Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga and NCC Kapa Haka activities.
• Te Reo Māori language classes.
• Flexible work arrangements.

This is a 12-month fixed-term position based in Napier, with a 40-hour workweek from Monday to Friday. The annual remuneration ranges between $93,514 and $104,516 (inclusive of KiwiSaver), dependent on the applicant's experience and qualifications.

Organizational Notes

Napier City Council is committed to equal opportunity employment, embracing diversity and providing an accessible recruitment process. Pre-employment checks, including criminal background screening and possibly health and drug testing, are required. Employees may be requested to assist in Civil Defence emergencies. The Council fosters a strong partnership with Mana Whenua and Iwi through its Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which promotes cultural capability via training.