Senior Business Analyst

Unimed Sdn Bhd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Two extra wellbeing days per year

Wellbeing initiatives access

Job summary

UniMed, Christchurch-based health insurer, seeks a Senior Business Analyst to support the Product Simplification Programme. This 12-month fixed-term role will turn complex product and operational information into clear analyses, recommendations and implementation plans to improve member outcomes.

We value seven-plus years of BA experience, strong analysis, and ability to work with stakeholders. The role involves workshops, risk assessment and transition activities across Christchurch and

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of business analyst experience, ideally in transformation, insurance, financial services or product environments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking with ability to assess complex impacts on products and customers.
• Proven ability to develop business cases, investment proposals and recommendation papers.

Responsibilities

• Understand business needs and current processes; define clear, fit-for-purpose requirements.
• Support programme delivery by identifying risks, readiness, UAT and transition activities.
• Analyse products, benefits, renewal processes and system rules to identify simplification opportunities.
• Prepare evidence-based recommendations considering member, commercial and operational impacts.
• Facilitate workshops and communicate complex information clearly to support decisions.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

Job description

Unimed Sdn Bhd – Christchurch, South Island

Enabling happier, healthier people so our nation can thrive.

As New Zealand’s third largest health insurer, UniMed has been looking after Kiwi’s for over 45 years. Today, more than 140,000 members benefit from our workplace health insurance and wellbeing services.

Guided by our values – Aspire, Care, Trust – our purpose is clear: to help New Zealanders and their whānau enjoy lifelong, good health. We’re a values-led organisation that creates a workplace where our people thrive, professionally and personally.

As Senior Business Analyst, you’ll play a key role in UniMed’s Product Simplification Programme. This is a 12-month fixed-term role where you’ll help turn complex product and operational information into clear analysis, recommendations and implementation plans that support better Member outcomes.

You’ll be doing:

• Working with stakeholders to understand business needs, analyse current processes and define clear, fit-for-purpose requirements.
• Supporting programme delivery by identifying risks, assessing business impacts and contributing to readiness, UAT and transition activities.
• Analysing products, benefits, renewal processes, administration practices and system rules to identify simplification opportunities.
• Preparing evidence-based recommendations that consider Member, commercial, operational, compliance and system impacts.
• Facilitating workshops and communicating complex product, process and technical information clearly to support decision-making.

You’ll be an experienced Business Analyst who can bring structure, clarity and momentum to complex change. You’ll combine strong analytical thinking with practical delivery experience, helping turn ambiguity into clear options, recommendations and outcomes.

You’ll bring:

• At least seven years’ Business Analyst experience, ideally in transformation, insurance, financial services or product portfolio environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with experience assessing complex product, operational and customer impacts.
• Proven ability to develop business cases, investment proposals and recommendation papers for decision-making.
• Confidence working independently on complex analysis, while collaborating effectively with project teams, SMEs and business functions.
• Clear communication, facilitation and relationship management skills, with a results-focused and organised approach.

At UniMed, we’re on a mission to create the happiest, healthiest workplace in Aotearoa – and we'd love for you to be part of that journey.

We offer modern workspaces in Christchurch and Wellington, along with a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Flexible working options
• An extra two days off per year for wellbeing / Hauroa
• Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives

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Applications will close Sunday 16 August 2026.