Lead Business Analyst

Momentum Consulting Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst to lead the Business Analysis Practice across a large digital and technology environment in Auckland. You will own standards, frameworks, templates and playbooks to drive consistent, high-quality analysis across programmes and initiatives.

In this leadership role you will uplift BA capability, strengthen requirements and process analysis, and mentor a community of analysts while remaining hands-on on selected complex,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Business Analysis, digital delivery or transformation.
• Led or uplifted a BA Practice, Community of Practice, or Centre of Excellence.
• Strong requirements management and process modelling skills.
• Proven BA assurance across project, programme or portfolio environments.
• Record of coaching and mentoring Business Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the BA Practice and Centre of Excellence with standards, templates and tools.
• Establishing BA assurance and quality review across the portfolio.
• Reviewing requirements, process models and solution scope to identify risks.
• Coaching and mentoring BAs to build a collaborative community.
• Leading BA activities across complex or high-impact initiatives.

Skills

BA Leadership

Requirements management

Process modelling

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentoring

Job description

Lead Business Analyst | Permanent | Auckland (Hybrid)

This is an opportunity for an experienced Lead Business Analyst to take a leadership role in shaping how business analysis is delivered across a large and complex digital and technology environment.

About The Role

You'll take ownership of the Business Analysis Practice and Centre of Excellence, developing the standards, frameworks, tools and ways of working that support consistent, high-quality analysis across programmes, projects and initiatives.

A key focus will be lifting BA capability and delivery maturity across the portfolio. You'll strengthen requirements and process analysis, introduce practical quality and assurance practices, and help teams improve how scope, business outcomes and stakeholder needs are defined and managed. You'll remain hands-on personally leading or supporting BA activity across a selected complex, high-risk or strategically important initiatives.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and continuously developing the Business Analysis Practice and Centre of Excellence. Defining practical BA standards, frameworks, methodologies, templates, tools and playbooks
• Establishing BA assurance and quality review practices across the portfolio
• Reviewing requirements, business cases, process models and solution scope to identify risks and areas for improvement
• Coaching and mentoring Business Analysts and Senior Business Analysts to build a strong BA community focused on collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Leading BA activities directly across selected complex or high-impact initiatives

About you

You'll Be An Experienced Business Analyst Who Has Progressed Beyond Individual Project Delivery Into BA Leadership, Capability Uplift And Assurance. Ideally, You'll Bring

• 10+ years' experience across Business Analysis, digital delivery or business transformation
• Experience establishing, leading or significantly uplifting a BA Practice, Community of Practice or Centre of Excellence
• Strong requirements management, business process modelling, facilitation and stakeholder management capability
• Experience providing BA assurance across project, programme or portfolio environments
• A strong track record coaching and mentoring Business Analysts

If you are looking for your next leadership role, wanting to shape BA capability and standards while staying close to delivery across a significant portfolio of technology and transformation work, this opportunity is for you!

**Please note only applicants currently based in New Zealand with the appropriate work rights (a valid visa) will be considered**