Technical Business Analyst

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Collaborative role developing and maintaining relationships with the branches key stakeholders 
• Provide technical system support and process improvement methodologies 
• Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Wellington 
• Salary – $85,537- $99,182, plus KiwiSaver & wellness benefits 

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

Reporting to the Manager Business Systems within the Resource Market branch, the Technical Business Analyst is an integral role in the Business Systems team Analysis Capability, and their technical expertise and system knowledge complements the business focused Senior Business Analyst.

The Technical Business Analyst is a technical expert on the Resource Markets permitting system. They are an escalation point for the Technical Support Analyst on technical support matters. They provide the Senior Business Analyst with technical system information and expertise. They collaborate with the Senior Data and BI Analyst to deliver data analytics and data products to the Branch. 

The Technical Business Analyst leads the charge in reducing technical debt with a focus on system documentation. This ensures quick access to current state system configurations and speeds up troubleshooting and system enhancement cycles. 

  
The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor translating business and customer needs into technology solutions within the Business Systems team in the Resource Markets Branch.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• At least 2 years' experience as a Business Analyst, Business Data Analyst, or Technical Analyst 
• Has confidence in your decision making 
• Demonstrable experience with the software development lifecycle, Agile practices, process improvement methodologies, and testing methodologies and tools including test automation software 
• Strive to be a trusted advisor to diverse stakeholder base 
• Experience in level 1 and 2 systems support 
• Ability to perform in-depth technical analysis of both functional and non-functional specifications 
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant area 
• You have shown an ongoing commitment to your professional development 
• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand 

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:

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 Monica Chow at monica.chow2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17404 if you have any further questions.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 12th June 2025