Business Analyst

Skycity Entertainment Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnytech Solar is seeking a Business Analyst to act as the company’s in‑house industry researcher and commercial analyst. This role will study New Zealand and international markets for solar generation, lithium battery storage and related sectors to translate findings into actionable insights for the management team.

The successful candidate will size and test new market opportunities, model commercial cases, and present recommendations shaping product range and business models over the next

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business, IT or computer science preferred.
• Experience with BA methodologies and tools such as Jira or Confluence.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research NZ and overseas markets for solar, lithium storage and EV sectors.
• Track competitors, suppliers and distribution channels for benchmarking.
• Build and maintain an evidence base from industry data and internal records.
• Evaluate new business models and revenue opportunities with commercial analysis.
• Prepare feasibility studies and business cases for management.
• Assess supply side options, costs, certifications and warranties.
• Gather market intelligence from customers, installers and trade events.
• Analyze current workflows and suggest process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

• What Business Analyst Jobs are in Auckland

Business Analysts in Auckland can expect to earn between $70,000 and $110,000 NZD annually. This range can vary based on experience level, specific industry, and the complexity of the projects involved. Senior roles or those with specialized skills may command higher compensation.

Leading employers for Business Analysts in Auckland include major financial institutions like ANZ and ASB Bank. Technology companies such as Xero and established consulting firms like Deloitte also frequently hire for these positions.

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business , IT, or computer science is often preferred. Experience with business analysis methodologies, tools like Jira or Confluence, and strong analytical and communication skills are also highly valued.

Yes, many companies in Auckland are offering remote or hybrid work arrangements for Business Analysts . The demand for skilled professionals has led to increased flexibility in work locations.

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Business Analyst

Auckland City $70,000 - $110,000 per year help_outline NZ Supa Trading Limited

Job Description

Primary address of work: Auckland
Vacancy number: 1
Employment type: Permanent full time
Minimum hours per week: 30 Hours
Maximum hours per week: 40 Hours
Minimum hourly rate (low salary range): 40
Maximum hourly rate (high salary range): 45
Pay frequent: Monthly

Company Overview

NZ Supa Trading Ltd Trading name is Sunnytech Solar is an Auckland-based supplier and
manufacturer of LiFePO4 lithium batteries, solar panels, RV solar kits, house solar kits and off-
grid power solutions for residential, recreational, marine and commercial customers across NewZealand. Founded in 2008, the company designs and locally builds 12V, 24V, 36V and 48Vlithium battery systems (from 50Ah to 600Ah) featuring active-balancing BMS protection and8,000+ cycle life, and also offers custom battery specifications on request. With over 15 years ofindustry experience, Sunnytech Solar works directly with end-users as well as retailers,distributors, installers and business partners nationwide, backed by a professional local supportteam. As New Zealand’s clean-energy market develops, the company is looking beyond itscurrent product range into closely related sectors — portable power stations, residential andcommercial battery energy storage, electric vehicles, EV chargers and charging-stationinfrastructure — and is investing in the research capability needed to decide which of these opportunities to pursue, in what order, and on what commercial model.

Job Summary

Sunnytech Solar is seeking a Business Analyst to act as the company’s in-house industry
researcher and commercial analyst. This is primarily a research and advisory role. The successfulcandidate will study the New Zealand and international markets for solar generation, lithiumbattery storage, portable power stations, electric vehicles, EV chargers and charging-stationinfrastructure, and translate that research into clear industry and business insight themanagement team can act on. Working alongside the directors and the sales, technical andoperations teams, the Business Analyst will size and test new market opportunities, model thecommercial case for entering them, assess what the business would need to change internallyto support them, and present recommendations that shape how Sunnytech Solar expands itsproduct range, supply arrangements and business model over the next three to five years.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyse the New Zealand and overseas markets for solar generation, lithium
  and LiFePO4 battery storage, portable power stations, electric vehicles, EV chargers and
  charging-station infrastructure — covering market size, demand drivers, pricing,
  technology direction, and the regulatory and standards environment affecting each sector
• Track competitors, manufacturers, suppliers and distribution channels across these sectors
  — product ranges, pricing structures, warranty and service models, dealer and installer
  networks — and benchmark Sunnytech Solar’s position against them
• Build and maintain an evidence base drawn from industry and government data, trade andimport statistics, supplier information, published research and the company’s own sales,
  quotation and inventory records, and turn it into analysis management can act on
• Evaluate potential new business models and revenue streams — such as EV charger supplyand installation, charging-station ownership or partnership, portable power station retail,commercial battery energy storage, wholesale and dealer network expansion, and after-sales service or leasing arrangements — and set out the commercial logic, capital
  requirement and risk profile of each
• Prepare written feasibility studies and business cases for the management team, including
  volume, pricing, margin, break-even and payback modelling, entry options, and a
  recommended sequence and timeline for expansion
• Assess the supply side of any proposed new product category — manufacturer and OEM
  options, landed cost, minimum order quantities and lead times, certification and
  compliance requirements under New Zealand electrical safety and product standards, and
  warranty and service exposure
• Gather market intelligence directly from customers, installers, retailers, distributors and
  industry contacts, and through trade events and industry forums, to test demand
  assumptions before capital is committed
• Analyse the company’s current sales-to-delivery workflow, inventory control approach,
  customer enquiry and custom-build quotation process and internal reporting, and form a
  considered view on where existing systems would need to change to carry new product
  lines
• Work with the leadership team and department leads to develop practical solutions to theorganisational bottlenecks identified, and to set goals, plans and priorities for expansion
  that make efficient use of people, stock and warehouse capacity
• Put together written proposals recommending changes to procedures, adjustments to
  workflow and redrawing of role boundaries where new activities require them, and
  support the rollout of approved proposals by issuing revised work instructions, updating
  procedure manuals and drafting the supporting documentation staff rely on day-to-day
• Report to the management team on a regular cycle through written industry briefings and
  presentations, and monitor the performance of implemented decisions against forecast,
  flagging where commercial results or operating practice are drifting from what was agreed

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in business analysis, economics, engineering,
  energy systems, electrical engineering, market research or a closely related discipline; OR
• At least 5 years’ relevant professional experience in industry research, market analysis,
  business analysis or commercial strategy work, preferably within the energy, electrical,
  renewable‑energy, battery, automotive or related technology sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out independent market and industry research — locating
  and interpreting industry data, sizing markets, assessing competitors, and drawingdefensible conclusions where information is incomplete.
• Strong quantitative and financial analysis skills, including building cost, margin, break-even
  and scenario models in Excel or comparable tools, and analysing operational, sales and
  technical data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Good working knowledge of the renewable‑energy, battery‑storage or electric‑vehicle
  sector, including the commercial, technical, regulatory and supply‑chain considerations
  relevant to solar, lithium battery, portable power, EV and EV charging products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to prepare clear
  research reports, business cases, proposals and procedure manuals, and to presentfindings to both technical staff and non‑technical management.
• Sound judgement and discretion in handling commercially sensitive information, and the
  ability to work independently and manage research projects with limited supervision.