Manager Business Analysis Practice

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

Job summary

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

You will work with senior leaders and stakeholders to align analysis services with priorities, drive continuous improvement, and champion practical AI and emerging technologies to

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• A strong track record of lifting team capability and performance.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence across complex stakeholders.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and resource management skills.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and leading teams through change.
• Delivery-focused with ability to identify and manage delivery risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Business Analysis team within Enterprise Digital Services.
• Provide direction, coaching and support to ensure high-quality analysis for projects.
• Align business analysis services with organisational priorities and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and project teams to improve delivery outcomes.
• Champion practical use of AI and emerging technologies to enhance delivery outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Capability building

Stakeholder influence

Planning & resources

Continuous improvement

Delivery risk management

Job description

About Us

About Us | Mō mātou Enterprise Services | Nuku Toiere plays a pivotal role in shaping how the organisation operates and succeeds. As an enterprise-wide function, the branch delivers high-impact services across finance, people and culture, communications, technology and strategy, governance and risk, supporting informed decision-making and strong organisational performance. The role | Te tūnga

Role

We are seeking applications for a fixed-term opportunity through to the end of March 2027 as Manager Business Analysis Practice within Enterprise Digital Services (EDS). Reporting to the Manager Strategy and Engagement, you'll lead the Business Analysis team, providing direction, coaching and support to ensure high-quality analysis contributes to successful project and business outcomes across EDS. You'll also work closely with senior leaders, project teams and key stakeholders to align business analysis services with organisational priorities. This role is an opportunity to strengthen business analysis practice, build team capability, drive continuous improvement and champion the practical use of AI and emerging technologies to improve delivery outcomes across EDS.

What you bring

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams within business analysis, digital delivery or a related discipline.
• A strong track record of lifting team capability, practice maturity and performance.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence effectively across a complex stakeholder environment.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and resource management skills, with sound judgement when balancing competing demands.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and leading teams through change.
• A practical, outcome-focused approach, with the ability to identify and manage delivery risks while maintaining quality outcomes.

For you

Mōu At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

Salary

The appointing range for this role is $141,831 - $157,590.

Deadline

Applications for this role close 5pm, Sunday 25 October 2026.

Eligibility

Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

Contact

If you have any questions, please email Jayden Vallabh - [e-mail]