Senior Business Analyst

About the team Ko te rōpū nei

The Three Waters Unit is responsible for the delivery of $2.8BN in capital works projects over the next 10 years. We are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring our operations are efficient, sustainable, and aligned with modern technological advancements.

As we embark on transformative projects, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team.

About the role Ko te mahi nei

The focus of this role is to manage our contractor and consultant panels to deliver our capital program and to lead the delivery of business transformation and continuous improvement. You will do this by :

• Developing and documenting Three Waters project management and business processes, standards, templates and operating procedures.
• Providing dedicated business analysis support to project and operational teams.
• Providing information and analysis on performance and strategic issues impacting the Three Waters delivery teams.
• Providing direction to Three Waters staff with regards to procurement projects.
• Developing business requirements and acceptance criteria to support process improvement initiatives.

Acting as the primary interface between Council and the Panel members and providing comprehensive support in panel management and contract control.

About you Ko Koe Tēnei

Communication is key and you'll have proven customer-facing and presentation skills with strong ability to communicate with internal stakeholders at all levels of the business.

As well as robust stakeholder management, you'll also have great relationship building skills and can provide analysis and recommendations to the highest levels of the Council.

You will also bring with you :

• At least 6 years' experience in project and relationship management / business analysis or similar role.
• Tertiary degree in relevant discipline.
• High level of computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Visio.
• Demonstrable experience in developing processes and workflows.
• Analytical skills to assess performance metrics and develop reports to inform strategic decision-making.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

We have a friendly, knowledgeable team, and can provide you with a challenging and wide variety of projects. We'll give you flexibility in your workday to maximise job satisfaction, and the room for you to think outside the box and enable better customer experiences.

You will also benefit from :

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities.
• Immediate sick leave entitlement.
• The opportunity to collaborate with professionals from many different backgrounds.
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If you're not afraid to bring new perspectives and challenge the status quo, apply now and take the next step in your career.

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

Position - Permanent

Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street

Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $93,200 to $103,556 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Closing Date - 17 / 09 / 2024

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

Reference # 35279

Posted on 03 Sep 2024

Closes on 17 Sep 2024 23 : 00

Location(s) Central City

Expertise Business / Systems Analysis

Job level(s) 5 to 7 years, 7 to 10 years, 10 plus years

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