Business Analyst - Projects

Partners Life; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & support

Career progression

Discretionary bonus

Life insurance & income protection

Leave benefits

Maternity leave top up

Hybrid working

Takapuna office

Job summary

Partners Life in Auckland, New Zealand is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to drive large IT-enabled change initiatives. You will partner with Programme Managers and technology leaders to shape solutions from discovery through delivery, focusing on resilience, security and customer outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration across senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams and vendors, with strong governance and meticulous documentation throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst or Senior Business Analyst delivering large-scale technology and business change initiatives.
• Strong requirements elicitation, process modelling, impact analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working in cyber security, infrastructure, disaster recovery or enterprise technology programmes highly regarded.
• Proven experience leading project-based work rather than primarily BAU activities.
• Experience across Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery, requirements gathering, process analysis and solution design activities.
• Facilitate workshops and engage with senior stakeholders across the business and technology teams.
• Translate complex business needs into clear, structured and deliverable requirements.
• Partner with project managers, vendors and delivery teams to ensure solutions remain aligned to business objectives.
• Identify risks, dependencies and impacts early, helping teams make informed decisions.
• Support business readiness, testing and implementation activities.
• Drive strong governance, traceability and documentation standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Business Analysis

Requirements Elicitation

Stakeholder Management

Cyber Security Experience

Delivery Methodologies (Agile/Waterfal

Job description

Partners Life is one of New Zealand’s largest life and health insurance companies. As part of the Dai-ichi Life Group, a leading global insurance provider, we are writing our next chapter of growth and opportunity.

We know the industry needs bold thinkers and passionate people to help reshape the future of insurance, and that is exactly who we are looking for. We are committed to doing things differently, lifting industry standards, challenging the status quo, and delivering real value through innovation and personalised advice.

If you are looking to join a company that’s redefining the insurance landscape and backed by the strength of a global group, Partners Life is the place to grow your career and make a real impact.

About The Opportunity

Our Technology function is entering an exciting period of change, with a strong pipeline of meaningful, high-impact projects ahead. We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to play a key role in delivering some of our most important technology initiatives.

This is not a BAU focused position. You will partner closely with our Programme Manager and technology leaders to drive large-scale projects from discovery through to delivery, helping shape solutions that improve resilience, security, operational effectiveness, and customer outcomes.

From cyber security initiatives and disaster recovery programmes to enterprise-wide technology and business change projects, you will work at the heart of meaningful change and transformation.

• Lead discovery, requirements gathering, process analysis and solution design activities
• Facilitate workshops and engage with senior stakeholders across the business and technology teams
• Translate complex business needs into clear, structured and deliverable requirements
• Partner with project managers, vendors and delivery teams to ensure solutions remain aligned to business objectives
• Identify risks, dependencies and impacts early, helping teams make informed decisions
• Support business readiness, testing and implementation activities
• Drive strong governance, traceability and documentation standards throughout the project lifecycle

About you

You are a seasoned Business Analyst who enjoys working in a delivery-focused environment and thrives on solving complex problems. You bring strong experience across complex systems, integrations, vendors and cross-functional teams.

Alongside your technical delivery capability, you have exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. You are confident working across the business, influencing decision making without authority, and balancing competing priorities.

Attributes that may help you succeed

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst or Senior Business Analyst delivering large-scale technology and business change initiatives
• Strong requirements elicitation, process modelling, impact analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working in cyber security, infrastructure, disaster recovery or enterprise technology programmes highly regarded
• Proven experience leading project-based work rather than primarily BAU activities-li>
• Experience across Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery environments
• A practical, hands-on approach with a strong focus on outcomes and delivery

What We Offer

At Partners Life, we believe our people are our greatest asset and are proud to invest in their growth, wellbeing, and success. Here are just some of the benefits you will enjoy as part of our family (some benefits apply to permanent employees only):

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities
• Participation in our discretionary bonus scheme after 12 months’ service
• Life insurance and income protection covers at our cost, plus discounted medical insurance (permanent employees only)
• Birthday leave and long service leave
• Maternity leave salary top up, reduced hours options, and secondary parental leave
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Modern office with a stunning view in the heart of Takapuna

We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.