Manager Business Analysis Practice

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 142,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs is seeking a fixed-term Manager, Business Analysis Practice within Enterprise Digital Services in Wellington. You will lead the BA team, coach staff and ensure high-quality analysis informs project and business outcomes across EDS.

You will work with senior leaders and stakeholders to align services with priorities and champion emerging technologies. Applicants should have a proven track record of leading teams, lifting capability and driving change.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams within business analysis, digital delivery or a related discipline.
• Strong track record of lifting team capability, practice maturity and performance.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Analysis team and provide direction, coaching and support.
• Align business analysis services with organisational priorities across EDS.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, project teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality analysis and outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder influence

Planning & prioritisation

Change management

Continuous improvement

Job description

About Us | Mo matouEnterprise 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 tungaWe 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 | Nou te rourouProven 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 | MouAt 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.To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nzThe appointing range for this role is $141,831 - $157,590.To review the full job description, please click here.How to apply'| Me pehea te tuku tonoWe are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.We're'committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any'support, we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.'Applications for this role close 5pm, Sunday 25 October 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.If you have any questions, please email Jayden Vallabh - [e-mail]