Biodiversity Data Solutions Analyst

Department of Conservation; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking a Technical Business Analyst (Biodiversity Monitoring) to translate complex biodiversity data into practical, sustainable business solutions. You will explore how data, people, processes and technology connect, shaping requirements and supporting the SMTS replacement through design, testing and implementation.

The role requires senior-level business analysis in complex environments, strong systems thinking, and the ability to connect scientific,

Qualifications

• Senior-level business analysis experience in complex operational, scientific, data or technical environments.
• Excellent critical and systems thinking with ability to see connections and wider impacts.
• Strong analytical capability and curiosity about data, its source, quality, meaning and use.
• Experience analysing end-to-end processes, information flows, requirements, business rules and data needs.
• Excellent listening, questioning and facilitation skills, ability to simplify complexity and uncover real needs.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business, data and reporting needs into clear, practical requirements.
• Support the replacement of SMTS by refining workflows, detailed requirements and business rules.
• Contribute to design, testing and implementation of solutions.
• Balance big-picture thinking with practical delivery and change management.
• Collaborate across diverse stakeholders to address underlying problems.

Skills

Senior-level business analysis

Complex problem solving

Analytical thinking

End-to-end process analysis

Facilitation & listening

Job description

Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking a Technical Business Analyst (Biodiversity Monitoring) to translate complex biodiversity data into practical, sustainable business solutions. You will explore how data, people, processes and technology connect, shaping requirements and supporting the SMTS replacement through design, testing and implementation.

The role requires senior-level business analysis in complex environments, strong systems thinking, and the ability to connect scientific,