Technical Business Analyst (Functional Consultant)

Ilaria; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Christchurch office access

Professional development

Certification support

Diverse projects

Job summary

Ilaria in Christchurch is seeking a skilled Technical Business Analyst to work with clients, IT teams and delivery personnel to translate needs into clear specifications, user stories and data models for our delivery team.

This is a hybrid position with four days per week in our Christchurch office or on client site where applicable, and flexibility to work remotely for the remainder. A collaborative culture and opportunities for certification are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of BA/functional consultant experience in a technical or software delivery environment.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
• Experience working with APIs, system integrations, and data mapping between platforms.
• Working knowledge of SQL for data analysis and querying.
• Familiarity with requirements management and traceability.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, API specifications, and data schemas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with clients and delivery teams.
• Self-directed and organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyse, and document business and technical requirements from clients and IT teams.
• Translate requirements into functional specs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and data flow diagrams.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and delivery managers to ensure feasibility and proper implementation.
• Facilitate client-facing requirements workshops and backlog refinement sessions.
• Map current and future state business processes, identifying gaps and risks.
• Analyse system integrations and data flows via APIs and middleware.
• Support UAT planning and execution with test scenarios.
• Produce documentation including process maps and traceability matrices.
• Act as liaison between clients, business stakeholders, IT teams and delivery team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of BA practices and tools.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements elicitation

SDLC

Agile/Scrum

APIs

Data mapping

SQL

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Company Description

Ilaria helps enterprises simplify complex challenges, elevate customer and employee experiences, and drive lasting operational transformation. The organization combines deep industry expertise with lean process design to improve productivity and efficiency. Team members collaborate with clients as long-term partners, supporting them in optimizing workflows and achieving measurable business outcomes.

Role Description

We are looking for a skilled and analytical Technical Business Analyst to join our growing team in Christchurch. In this role, you will work directly with clients, including their business stakeholders and IT teams, to understand business needs, clarify technical requirements, and translate them into clear specifications, user stories and data models for our delivery team. You will collaborate closely with our architects, engineers and project managers to ensure solutions are well-defined, feasible, and aligned with client business goals throughout the software delivery lifecycle.

This is a hybrid position, with 4 days per week based at our Christchurch office or on client site (where applicable) and flexibility to work remotely for the remainder.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyse, and document business and technical requirements from clients, including their business stakeholders, subject matter experts and IT teams
• Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications, user stories, acceptance criteria, and process or data flow diagrams
• Work closely with our architects, engineers and delivery managers to ensure client requirements are technically feasible and correctly implemented
• Facilitate client-facing requirements workshops with clients, including their business stakeholders, subject matter experts and IT teams, as well as backlog refinement and sprint planning sessions with our delivery team
• Map current and future state business processes, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Analyse system integrations and data flows between internal systems and third-party platforms via APIs and middleware
• Support UAT planning and execution, including writing test scenarios and validating delivered solutions against requirements
• Produce clear documentation, including process maps, requirements traceability matrices, and solution design documents
• Act as a liaison between clients, including their business stakeholders, IT teams, product owners and our delivery team throughout the project lifecycle
• Contribute to continuous improvement of BA practices, tools, and delivery standards

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst / Functional Consultant in a technical or software delivery environment
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies
• Experience working with APIs, system integrations, and data mapping between platforms
• Working knowledge of SQL for data analysis and querying
• Familiarity with requirements management and traceability
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, API specifications, and data schemas
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, including their business stakeholders and IT teams, as well as our architects, engineers and project managers
• Self-directed and organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Certifications

Certifications are not mandatory, but the following are highly regarded:

• IIBA certification (e.g. ECBA, CCBA, or CBAP)
• Microsoft certifications relevant to solution delivery, such as Power Platform Fundamentals, Azure Fundamentals, Azure Data Fundamentals, Power BI Data Analyst Associate, or Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate
• Business Analyst-relevant platform certifications, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals, HubSpot CRM or Sales Software certifications, or Salesforce Business Analyst certifications
• Relevant certifications in delivery frameworks and/or methodologies.

Desirable Experience

• Background in a professional services environment
• Exposure to CRM platform implementations (e.g. HubSpot, Salesforce)
• Familiarity with reporting or BI tools
• Basic scripting or coding literacy (JavaScript, Python, or similar) for technical discussions with engineers
• Experience mentoring junior Business Analysts

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 - 4 days in our Christchurch office and with working from home flexibility
• A collaborative, supportive team culture
• Ongoing professional development and support for relevant certification costs
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects and technical initiatives
• Opportunity to shape and grow the Business Analysis function within the organisation