Functional Analyst Practice Lead | Digital Services

University of Auckland; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Flexible hours

Competitive salary 145k–160k NZD

Five weeks annual leave

Career development programmes

Discounted car parking

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a Functional Analyst Practice Manager to lead a large community of analysts. You will drive capability, set best practices, and ensure analysis services support delivery across a complex tech environment.

You will lead 20+ staff, coach performance, and manage workforce planning while collaborating with Product Engineering, PMs and stakeholders. Flexible hybrid work and campus presence offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing large teams (20+), with 3+ years managing sizeable functions or teams.
• Strong understanding of business and functional analysis practices across complex systems.
• Experience working in Agile environments and supporting successful product delivery.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A strategic thinker who can navigate operational priorities and competing demands.
• Strong communication, coaching and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent in Information Systems, CS, SE or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Functional Analyst practice, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Partner with Product Engineering, Product Managers, and business stakeholders to understand capability requirements.
• Champion best practice problem solving and analysis across the product and application lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and professional development across the practice.
• Provide people leadership, including coaching, performance development, and workforce planning.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile

Product delivery

Education

Bachelors in Information Systems/CS/SE

Tools

Agile

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking a Functional Analyst Practice Manager to lead a large community of analysts. You will drive capability, set best practices, and ensure analysis services support delivery across a complex tech environment.

You will lead 20+ staff, coach performance, and manage workforce planning while collaborating with Product Engineering, PMs and stakeholders. Flexible hybrid work and campus presence offered.