Business Analyst (Full-time)

Shape how technology supports the future of Waipā.

Ready to take the next step in your business analysis career? As our new Business Analyst, you’ll play a hands-on role in a small, agile Technology team, turning business needs into practical, technology-led solutions that help keep our community powered.

You’ll work across the full project lifecycle, from understanding challenges and designing solutions through to delivery and improvement. It’s a role where you can see the impact of your work, both across the organisation and in the communities we serve.

Why join Waipā Networks?

You’ll be part of a community-owned electricity distribution business that supplies power to more than 60,000 people across Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Kāwhia and the wider Waipā region.

As we modernise our network and grow our digital capability, you’ll join a close-knit Technology team that values collaboration, curiosity and continuous improvement. Your mahi will support better decision-making, smoother processes and long-term organisational performance, making a real difference to our people and our communities.

What’s in it for you

· A supportive, forward-thinking team that values new ideas

· Flexible working options to help balance work and life

· Fully funded health insurance for you and your whānau

· Life insurance cover worth twice your base salary

· A stable, essential industry with deep local roots

· A role where your insights influence technology and business outcomes

· Variety across operational support, system improvements, data, and project delivery.

What the role involves

This is a hands-on, end-to-end role where you’ll use your wide range of skills across business analysis, technology solutions and project delivery. You’ll:

· Lead business analysis planning, scoping and estimating

· Map and analyse processes to identify opportunities for improvement

· Gather, analyse and document business requirements

· Translate complex problems into practical, technology-enabled solutions

· Support solution design and work closely with project managers and technical teams

· Facilitate workshops and solution design discussions with stakeholders

· Support testing, implementation and roll-out of new systems or enhancements

· Drive continuous improvement and stay across emerging technologies

· Take ownership of your work and see projects through from concept to completion.

About you

You’re a self-starter who enjoys working in a small team and being involved in all aspects of project delivery. You’re a natural problem-solver who buildings strong relationships and helps others see what’s possible.

You’ll bring:

· Five or more years’ experience in business analysis or a similar role

· Strong experience gathering, analysing and documenting business requirements

· Confidence working with both technical teams and business stakeholders

· Experience with system implementations, integrations and testing

· The ability to analyse data and provide insights that support decision-making

· Experience in process mapping and workflow improvement

· Familiarity with Agile, Scrum and waterfall environments

· Strong communication skills, especially explaining technical concepts clearly

· Experience supporting or leading change management

· Relevant certifications such as CBAP, CCBA, PRINCE2, PMP would be a bonus.

How to apply

We run a structured, in-house recruitment process, including pre-employment vetting. You’ll need the right to work permanently in Aotearoa New Zealand and be currently living here.

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