Head of Business Analysis Practice (Fixed-Term)

Candidate Experience Site - Department of Internal Affairs; Wellington; On-site; NZD 142,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington is seeking a fixed-term Manager, Business Analysis Practice within Enterprise Digital Services (EDS). You will lead the Business Analysis team, provide direction, coaching and ensure high-quality analysis supports project and business outcomes across EDS.

You will collaborate with senior leaders and key stakeholders to align services with organisational priorities, drive continuous improvement and champion practical uses of AI and emerging

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing high-performing BA or digital delivery teams.
• Proven ability to lift team capability, practice maturity and performance.
• Ability to influence across complex stakeholder networks.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and resource management with good judgement.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and leading teams through change.
• Outcome-focused approach with delivery risk awareness and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Analysis team, providing direction, coaching and support.
• Ensure high-quality analysis informs project and business outcomes across EDS.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, project teams and stakeholders to align services with priorities.
• Strengthen, scale and improve the business analysis practice and capability.
• Champion practical AI and emerging technologies to improve delivery outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Stakeholder management

Planning & prioritisation

Change management

Delivery risk management

Job description

The Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington is seeking a fixed-term Manager, Business Analysis Practice within Enterprise Digital Services (EDS). You will lead the Business Analysis team, provide direction, coaching and ensure high-quality analysis supports project and business outcomes across EDS.

You will collaborate with senior leaders and key stakeholders to align services with organisational priorities, drive continuous improvement and champion practical uses of AI and emerging