Business Analyst

• Turn insights into action, shape smarter business solutions that make a real impact on DOC’s performance and future success

• $80,054.00 - $108,700.00 pro-rata

• Fixed Term / Secondment: 4 months, flexible location

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Are you a curious problem-solver who thrives on understanding how things work—and how they could work better?

We’re seeking a Business Analyst with the vision and analytical skill to turn complexity into clarity and ideas into action. This is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to improved business performance and operational effectiveness that supports the work we do to protect and conserve Aotearoa’s natural and cultural heritage.

You’ll play a key role in analysing, developing, and supporting the implementation of solutions that drive improvements across DOC’s business systems and processes. Partnering with system owners, project teams, and stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll identify needs, shape business cases, and ensure that change initiatives deliver measurable benefits.

The position will be focussed on:

• Collaborate with business system owners to identify needs and opportunities for improvement

• Analyse and document business requirements, systems, and processes

• Gather and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to inform robust business cases

• Translate business and system requirements into clear, testable specifications

• Manage the full lifecycle of business and system requirements, including risks and change control

Click here for the Role Description

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Experienced in business analysis methodology and business case development

• Strong understanding of formal project management frameworks and best practice delivery

• Awareness of business context, risks, opportunities, and constraints

• Exceptional written communication and documentation skills—able to convey complex ideas clearly

• Working knowledge of software development life cycles and modern business systems modelling tools

• Confident user of business analysis and modelling tools

• Strong critical and systems thinking capabilities

• Ability to work collaboratively to solve problems and deliver practical, high-quality solutions

Mō te tīma | About the team

The Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) sits within the Organisation Support Group. The purpose of the team is to enable the successful delivery of DOCs Investment Portfolio by providing fit for purpose tools and frameworks. We support better investment decisions by providing efficient and effective delivery and assurance, driving successful realisation of outcomes and benefits.

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow.  We’re working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.  You can learn more about what we offer here.

We support flexible work arrangements for our kaimahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader.

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $80,054.00 - $108,700.00 pro-rata with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. 

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 26 February 2026

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Rachael Casey, [email protected]