Lead Business Analyst

Talent has partnered with Wellington Water to build a team for a key programme of work that will ensure the technology systems underpinning the delivery of water services are primed for the future.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about being part of a team that delivers essential services to our communities. You’ll enjoy a workplace with inclusivity at its core and be part of a team that’s united by passion, dedication, and fosters a shared care for water and their community.

The Opportunity

This is a two-year fixed-term contract playing a pivotal leadership role in a high-impact transformation programme. As Lead Business Analyst, you’ll build and lead a small unit of Senior BAs responsible for supporting the design and delivery of new enterprise systems such as CRM, finance, asset management, HRIS, and PM tools. This is a greenfields environment – you’ll have the space and accountability to help shape Wellington Water’s future ways of working.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Senior Business Analysts across multiple technology streams
• Establish business analysis standards and practices within the programme
• Set up governance, deliverables, and artefact development processes
• Provide oversight across system selection, design, and implementation phases
• Ensure alignment with enterprise goals and strategic planning

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Lead BA or BA Practice Lead in a programme setting
• Ability to lead others and uplift business analysis maturity
• Exposure to agile delivery, programme increments, and big-room planning
• A confident, self-starter approach – you’ll be expected to work independently
• Experience across any of: finance/ERP, CRM, asset management, HRIS, or PM tools

Benefits
Wellington Water’s purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; they foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. Wellington Water genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

You’ll enjoy benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• 5 weeks annual leave following two years of continual service
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme, which includes a range of health benefits, discounted medical insurance and a paid wellbeing day
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• One paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity

About Wellington Water
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Their job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. They’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at their organisational heart. Their people are passionate about providing water services for our communities and environment, which is reflective in their values: Tangata Tiaki, Whānau, and Mana.

Applications close Tuesday 8 July. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the closing date to arrange an initial interview. Excited by this opportunity? We’d love to hear from you-apply today!

Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.