Senior Business Analyst

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Support the delivery of business changes in the newly established Integrated Change team

• Wellington-based preferred

• Permanent, full-time opportunity based in the Integrated Change team – Tamariki and Whānau Services

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first

• We believe Aroha is vital

• We respect the Mana of people

• We are Tika and Pono

• We value Whakapapa

• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Are you an experienced Senior Business Analyst who gets energised by making processes work better and designing smarter ways of working?

This is an opportunity to put process improvement and design at the heart of your work within our new Integrated Change team in Tamariki and Whānau Services.

You will lead the analysis of current processes, working closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and design future-state ways of working that deliver meaningful and measurable outcomes. Drawing on frontline perspectives, business needs and strategic priorities, you will help shape new and enhanced services, processes and practices.

You will play a key role in shaping integrated solutions across large and complex programmes and projects, bringing together related change initiatives to maximise benefits and improve outcomes across Tamariki and Whānau Services.

Key areas of focus include:

• Leading process analysis, improvement and future-state design

• Analysing current processes to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, effectiveness and improved outcomes.

• Translating stakeholder and user needs into practical solutions

• Assessing the impact of design decisions and identifying opportunities to integrate solutions

• Championing user and frontline perspectives throughout design and implementation.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience working as a Business Analyst across a range of projects, ideally with at least five years' experience.

• Strong process analysis, improvement and future-state design capability, including the ability to identify root causes and translate opportunities into practical solutions.

• Experience leading business requirements gathering and analysing the impacts of potential design decisions.

• The ability and flexibility to navigate large, complex programmes and understand dependencies between different change initiatives whilst managing changing priorities.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, with an ability to communicate complex ideas to varied audiences and build rapport.

• Experience translating detailed analysis into clear visual summaries and recommendations for decision-makers and governance groups.

• Sound knowledge of common project methodologies.

• Experience coaching and mentoring other Business Analysts.

• An understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural issues and concerns, particularly tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' cultures.

If you naturally ask “How can we make this work better?” and have the analysis and design skills to turn that thinking into practical change, we’d like to hear from you.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $125,926 and $139, 459 dependent on experience.

We also offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Applications for this role close just before midnight on Wednesday 21 October 2026

We may begin reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.