Impact new ways of working to improve local water services
Significant investment into a vendor integrated programme of work
Hybrid role in Lower Hutt with WFH days
We have two 15-month Fixed Term Business Analyst (Senior and Intermediate) positions available, working in a large technology investment programme that will implement a new suite of systems and business solutions.
Remuneration is expected to be between $100k – $130k per annum however is dependent on candidate experience
The opportunity
Working within our largest ever technology investment programme, you will play a vital role ensuring new solutions and configuration of those solutions will enable improved services, usability and functionality. To do this you will partner closely with users and subject matter experts to identify opportunities, map and create new processes and embed business analytical best practices within an integrated programme of work.
You will work within a supportive BA Programme Team to ensure requirements, build design and change impacts are well understood, managed proactively and ultimately adopted for improved services. Day to day you will have high engagement with Delivery Leads, Group Leaders, Vendors, Change Analysts and Test/Migration professionals.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Previous business analytical experience within a new or replacement solutions programme (Senior 5+ years).
Proven track record of delivery from conception to go-live including all elements of stakeholder management, technology, and customer outcomes.
Excellent, pro-active engagement capability, with good relationship building skills in an environment with significant change.
Knowledge and experience in design thinking and co-design methodologies, in agile technology methodology, with excellent working knowledge of tools such as Jira, Confluence and MS Visio.
Excellent communication skills to drive collaborative problem solving that aligns with best practice.
Good research and analytical experience, particularly with understanding regulations and standards.
A strong delivery mindset with good time management and planning experience.
Specific experience with HR/Payroll or Asset systems and process would be beneficial but not a core requirement.
Benefits
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
Formal and informal professional development opportunities
For a full list of our employee benefits click here.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’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 our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.
Applications close: Sunday 5th April 2026
How to apply
To view copies of these position descriptions: click the link for Business Analyst here, and for Senior Business Analyst here.
To apply for the role, click on the ‘apply’ button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand and have an appropriate Visa to be considered for this position.
Our water, our future.
Wellington Water is a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) that manages the water infrastructure assets on behalf of Wellington, Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua city councils, South Wairarapa District Council, and Greater Wellington Regional Council, from source to sea. This includes all three waters - water supply, stormwater and wastewater.
We supply water, plan, investigate, design, project manage and maintain pipes, reservoirs and pump stations in the region. We are passionate about water conservation, efficiency and providing the best level of service for ratepayers in the Wellington region.
Want to work with us?
People work at Wellington Water because they want to make a difference. If you want to help deliver great outcomes to the community and influence the health, environment and wellbeing of the region, then our fast-paced company wants to hear from you!
We’re always on the lookout for great engineers, planners, operators and business folk with a passion and interest in the environment and the water industry.
In our fun, family friendly and flexible working environment, you will thrive if you value collaboration, hard work and delivering results.
If this sounds like you, then register your interest in working for us today at https://careers.wellingtonwater.co.nz/ and hear what’s it’s like to work at Wellington Water from the people who work here.
