Senior Business Analyst

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working options

Competitive salary package

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support the development and continuous improvement of the Regulatory Practice Framework. You will transform regulatory expectations into practical guidance, tools and resources to help teams deliver high-quality regulatory outcomes.

You will work with regulatory practitioners and leaders to embed good practice, identify opportunities for improvement and lift regulatory capability across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify, document and prioritise business requirements.
• Ensure outputs are delivered timely and clearly.
• Experience collaborating across technical, operational and business teams.
• Excellent relationship and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and improvement of regulatory processes, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical process solutions.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations using qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Support development of a fit-for-purpose process framework linked to standards.
• Drive implementation of approved process improvements with stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Requirements gathering

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Job description

• Help develop and continuously improve NZTA’s Regulatory Practice Framework.
• Transform complex regulatory requirements into clear, user-friendly guidance.
• Partner with practitioners and leaders to strengthen regulatory practice.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Join us as our Senior Business Analyst in supporting the development and continuous improvement of NZTA’s Regulatory Practice Framework.

You’ll turn regulatory expectations into practical guidance, tools and resources that help teams deliver consistent, high-quality regulatory outcomes.

Working closely with regulatory practitioners and leaders, you’ll provide expert advice and support to embed good practice across the organisation. You’ll help identify opportunities for improvement, turning insights and feedback into enhancements that lift regulatory capability.

Collaborating across regulatory teams and internal stakeholders, you’ll help drive understanding, adoption and application of the Practice Framework. Your work will contribute to a more consistent, user-focused and effective regulatory system that delivers better outcomes for New Zealanders.

This is a key role where you’ll:

• Lead the analysis and improvement of regulatory processes, identifying risks, gaps and opportunities to enhance efficiency, consistency and regulatory practice outcomes.
• Translate regulatory requirements, policy, and operational needs into practical, process solutions.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative analysis (e.g. cost models, options analysis).
• Support development of a fit-for-purpose process framework (linked to QMS and practice standards) and drive a continuous improvement pipeline of process enhancements.
• Support or lead the implementation of approved process improvements, including: change design, stakeholder engagement, transition and rollout.
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You will find out more about the role here.

Kokoe tēnei| About you

Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following:

• Strong critical, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with strong documentation and process design experience
• The ability to identify, document and prioritise business requirements effectively
• Ensures your own and the team’s business analysis outputs are delivered in a timely manner and presented in an easy-to-understand and accurate manner
• Experience working collaboratively across technical, operational and business teams
• Have exceptional relationship and communications skills
• A commitment to continuous improvement and learning
• You will also demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to build understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the public sector.

Ko wai mātou| About us

NZTA is responsible for delivering a safe, efficient and effective land transport system for Aotearoa.

Te Rōpū Waeture – Regulatory plays a critical role as the lead regulator for land transport – taking a system wide, risk-based approach to improving safety outcomes and reducing harm. This includes designing and continuously improving regulatory frameworks that are evidence based, proportionate, and responsive to the needs of the sector.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

We care about our people and invest in supporting our staff at NZTA. If you join us, you can expect:

• A supportive working environment
• Flexible working options
• A competitive salary package, aligned with your skills and experience
• 5 weeks annual leave and other great benefits.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

20 October 2026

For further information, email: [e-mail]

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.