Business Analyst - Head Office Relocation Programme
Wellington, NZ
Business Analyst, Pākura Programme
- Key role within MFAT’s Head Office relocation and workplace modernisation programme team
- Wide variety of workstreams offer great learning and growth opportunities across multiple disciplines
- Opportunity to influence NZ’s impact and effectiveness in the world for the next 25 years.
- Fixed-term to 30th November 2025
This is an exciting opportunity for a developing Business Analyst who is a highly organised professional with at least 2-3 years experience as a business analyst to help us ensure MFAT can operate effectively from its new Head Office.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Our vision is to create a modern, sustainable workplace which
- enables MFAT’s people to collectively deliver our role and functions, both now and in the future
- supports the well-being of MFAT’s people
- connects us as a community, and supports collaboration with our external partners
- demonstrates our values, and our identity as Aotearoa New Zealand and MFAT.
The Business Analyst will support our team of experts to plan and execute the work needed to realise this vision. The role will support our team as we review our current policies, processes and practices, and look to improve the way we work to fully exploit the opportunities arising from the move to a new Head Office workplace towards the end of this year.
The role will provide a structured approach to:
- problem analysis, researching and documenting business requirements and evaluating options
- working collaboratively with a wide variety of Ministry functions to develop and map new processes and procedures
- developing and collating the security certification and accreditation documents required to operate from our new workplace
- preparing and presenting findings, recommendations, and proposed solutions to stakeholders.
For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.
As we are looking for someone in the development phase of their career, we expect to appoint around this point of band.
Mā wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?
We’d like to hear from you if you are a Business Anlyst with the following skills and experience:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
- Proficiency in business analysis tools and methods
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance.
Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work.
If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.
Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?
We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here
Mō mātou - About us
Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?
Apply today with your CV and cover letter.
To request a confidential discussion please email Mike Letts
To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at Confidential level.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:
http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Applications close at 6pm on Tuesday 4th February 2025.
Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.
While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.
If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns
