Senior Business Analyst (Operational Policy Analyst)

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Do you have knowledge and understanding of the immigration system?
• Are you experienced in policy implementation?
• Salary range: $101,911 - $121,196 + Kiwisaver + wellness benefits
• Multiple positions - permanent and secondment positions, located in Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

Our Operational Policy team sits in the heart of Immigration New Zealand, influencing policy advice and implementing Government policy decisions. We have a great team culture which produces high quality work in a fun environment. We work closely with our operational and policy colleagues to advise on impacts of policy proposals and we operationalise changes by updating our immigration instructions, and working with wider MBIE teams to make changes to application forms, operating procedures for frontline staff and ICT technology. The team is part of the Immigration Design and Assurance branch which contributes to the Immigration System by designing and delivering changes that meet the needs of our people and our customers.

As a Senior Business Analyst in the Operational Policy team, you will have an important role in analysing a range of aspects of New Zealand's immigration system and operational policy settings, and influencing immigration policy advice. A key part of your work will be implementing policy changes, including designing operational policy solutions and writing immigration instructions, as well as working with others across MBIE to change forms, online systems, and create products to support frontline staff. Senior Business Analysts are expected to both lead and work as part of a team to deliver operational policy projects.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• Experience in working in a team delivering change in a collaborative environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the immigration instructions, processes, and policy.
• Ability to identify impacts, analyse issues and design solutions.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships across the organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to write for Ministers.
• Extensive knowledge of Immigration New Zealand’s operating environment or relevant experience in a similar context.
• Must be a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident.

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Please note that MBIE is currently undergoing a set of significant changes which have resulted in a number of our kaimahi being considered affected. As per our usual policy, any staff affected by change are considered first for vacancies if appropriate. This may result in delays to recruitment for non-affected staff, or in recruitment being stopped prior to shortlisting or interview stage.

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Nik Sharma at nikhil.sharma@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18099 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Monday, 1 September 2025