We have 2 roles available; 1 permanent role and 1 fixed term role for 12 months.
About us
At the Ministry of Education, our people shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes. Our sights are set on ensuring our education system serves every individual child and young person fairly, and creates the best foundation for equal opportunity. Our organisation is full of hugely talented people, from a wide range of backgrounds. They work collaboratively, setting goals and reaching them, to shape a world-leading education system. Our people are broadening their own horizons and, ensuring our education system is equipped to broaden the horizons of our children and young people, thus ensuring the best possible future for New Zealand.
About our group
The Web and Applications Services team provides Business Analysis, Development, and Testing for over 60 priority business applications.
About the role
We have some exciting opportunities for an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a technical lens. This is a permanent role and sits within the Application Delivery Funding team which is part of a much wider ICT capability.
The Application Delivery Funding team is responsible for delivering business analysis services to multiple business groups supporting their applications, and are embarking on a transition into continuous improvement value streams, employing agile methodologies across all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
About you
As the ideal candidate you will need to have a minimum of 4-5 years experience as a Business Analyst or Lead BA and bring a range of skills and experience in the following areas:
Experience and knowledge with Agile delivery methodologies Scrum, Kanban, LEAN is a must have for our current team and project requirements.
Experience in any or all of the following: SCRUM master, Application delivery for Property, Finance or Banking sector, using SQL would be an advantage
Success in gathering and analysing business requirements across different user groups, and provide advice on technical and business solutions.
You will be experienced in analysing complex issues and developing effective options for action.
Excellent relationship, communication and writing skills
We are an organisation that values our staff; we offer flexible work hours and provide opportunity for personal development and learning.
If you'd like to bring your skills to a rewarding role within an organisation that's continuously reaching goals and striving for a better future for New Zealand, we'd love to hear from you.
Are you ready to make a difference?
There is more information in the position description attached, please review and if this opportunity interests you and you meet the requirements, please apply now using the apply online button.
For further information please contactSue de Roo04 4637614 or **********
Applications close on Wednesday3 February 2021.
