Senior Business Analyst - ICT

Snr Business Analyst role – 22 months fixed term!

• Based at Porirua CBD Wellington


• Band J


• Police Employee


• Permanent/Fixed term 23 months


• NAV


• JR 5980926

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

The New Zealand Police Information and Communication Technology section is seeking to appoint an experienced ICT Senior Business Analyst on fixed term contract to work on Firearms Safety Authority project within the NIA (National Intelligence Application) product team, based at Police ICT building, Walton Leigh Ave, Porirua.

This position sits within a ICT product team and plays a critical role in capturing, understanding and analysing business and technical requirements for a core application, as well as providing support. You will work closely with stakeholders to gather and document requirements, and contribute to solution design, and creation of technical documentation around how our system work. You will be adept at identifying opportunities for improvement and translating them into clear user stories and requirements.  You will work in an agile environment where you will work closely with the product team to deliver fit

Key Accountabilities:

• Gather, analyse, and refine business and technical requirements through workshops and stakeholder discussions.


• Collaborate with business teams, technology teams, third parties, and other analysts to support delivery outcomes.


• Support product enhancements and production environments as required.


• Communicate complex or technical information clearly, both written and verbal, adapting style to suit different audiences.


• Facilitate workshops, group discussions, and presentations, including with senior stakeholders.


• Execute analysis activities to support the development and implementation of ICT solutions.


• Contribute to agile delivery by participating in and facilitating agile ceremonies.


• Deliver value to end users through iterative and agile methodologies.


• Manage competing priorities effectively while maintaining high-quality outputs.


• Maintain accuracy and quality of work under tight deadlines.


• Identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues appropriately.


• Develop and maintain documentation and ensure deliverables are fit for purpose and aligned with best practices.

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring

Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• The role is based at the ICT Building in central Porirua, with occasional travel required.


• Proven experience working within a software development team, with a strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).


• Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold valid work rights for New Zealand.


• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience is required.


• Agile certifications are advantageous, with a preference for at least an Agile Fundamentals certification.


• The successful applicant will need to be based in Wellington or willing to relocate.

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:

https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/06-2026/senior_business_analyst_-_ict.pdf

Mo tātou | About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.

Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.

The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

 Tono ināianei | Apply now

If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.  

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers 

All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.  

  If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process. 

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on 07/07/2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact [email protected]