Business Analyst

FMG (Farmers Mutual Group); Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FMG is seeking a Business Analyst to join our Palmerston North team on a fixed-term basis through to March 2028. Based in our Palmerston North office, you will assess and document requirements, define new processes, facilitate workshops, create backlogs and support the Business Analysis practice.

To succeed, you will bring at least 2 years of BA experience in an agile environment, excellent communication, strong relationship-building, and a problem-solving mindset, with experience in insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Business Analyst in an agile environment.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship-building ability.
• Creative problem-solving mindset.
• Experience with agile delivery of software projects.
• Experience within the Insurance industry and/or Guidewire.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, analysing, and documenting requirements.
• Defining new business processes.
• Facilitating workshops.
• Creating backlogs.
• Providing support through the Business Analysis practice.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Creative problem-solving

Agile delivery of software projects

Tools

Guidewire

Job description

Join FMG as a Business Analyst!

Are you ready to shape FMG's future? If you understand the importance of change and are eager to support and inspire others, we have the perfect fixed term opportunity through to March 2028 for you!

The Role: Business Analyst

Based in either our Palmerston North office, you'll support our dynamic organisation's growth. Your responsibilities include:

• Assessing, analysing, and documenting requirements
• Defining new business processes
• Facilitating workshops
• Creating backlogs
• Providing support through the Business Analysis practice

About You:

To succeed, you'll need:

• 2+ years as a Business Analyst in an agile environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven relationship-building experience
• A creative problem-solving mindset
• Experience with agile delivery of software projects
• Experience within the Insurance industry and/or Guidewire

About FMG:

Since 1905, FMG has been rooted in rural New Zealand. Over 100 years later, we're still 100% NZ-owned and the leading rural insurance specialist. As a mutual, we reinvest profits to keep premiums competitive and foster a workplace that celebrates success. We know our success is because of our people. So, when you join our team, it's our priority to make sure you're well looked after and feel a part of the FMG family.

Applications close at 5pm, Wednesday 23rd September 2026.