Highly Experienced Business Analyst

**Purpose of the Role**

The Business Analyst (BA) will provide expert analysis, insights, and recommendations to improve organisational systems, processes, and strategies. This role ensures that decision-making is informed by robust data, business intelligence, and cultural integrity. The BA will act as the link between stakeholders, technology teams, and governance, ensuring kaupapa-driven outcomes that align with He Whakaputanga 1835, Te Tiriti o Waitangi 1840, and Tino Rangatiratanga.

The Business Analyst is both a strategic thinker and a problem-solver — providing clarity, solutions, and measurable outcomes in complex environments.

**Key Responsibilities**

*Strategic Analysis & Planning*

• Analyse organisational objectives, priorities, and challenges to provide strategic recommendations.
• Facilitate the development of short-term and long-term business strategies.
• Align all recommendations with kaupapa Māori values, tikanga, and tino rangatiratanga.
• Prepare detailed business cases, feasibility studies, and risk assessments.

*Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder Engagement*

• Conduct interviews, workshops, and wānanga with stakeholders (trustees, whānau, hapū, iwi, government agencies, and external partners).
• Document and validate business requirements with clarity and accuracy.
• Translate complex needs into practical solutions for technical and governance teams.
• Ensure that stakeholder engagement respects tikanga, kawa, and cultural protocols.

*Systems & Process Improvement*

• Map current systems, workflows, and processes to identify inefficiencies. Recommend improvements that increase productivity, reduce costs, and enhance accountability.
• Ensure data sovereignty and compliance with Māori, New Zealand, and international standards (e.g., privacy, cybersecurity, ISO frameworks).
• Work with IT and project teams to implement digital transformation initiatives (AI, blockchain, ERP systems).

*Data Analysis & Business Intelligence*

• Analyse and interpret data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide dashboards, reports, and KPIs to management and trustees.
• Ensure data collection and reporting frameworks reflect Māori demographics and cultural indicators.
• Support evidence-based decision-making for kaupapa projects, funding, and governance.

*Project Management Support*

• Contribute to project planning, delivery, and evaluation.
• Monitor milestones, risks, and deliverables across kaupapa projects.
• Support change management, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
• Provide governance updates and contribute to accountability reporting.

*Risk, Compliance & Governance*

• Identify risks (financial, operational, cultural, reputational) and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, resource management legislation, employment law, and other statutory obligations.
• Embed tikanga-based governance principles into all organisational policies and practices.

**Key Relationships**

Internal: Chairperson, Project Managers and Research & Policy Analysts.

External: As per the directive of the Trust Chairperson

**Skills & Experience**

• Recognised qualification in Business Analysis, Management, Information Systems, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst (5+ years) in complex organisations.
• - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience producing business cases, feasibility studies, and requirements documentation.
• Ability to facilitate stakeholder workshops and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, He Whakaputanga, tikanga Māori, and Indigenous rights.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Visio, JIRA, SQL, or similar platforms.

**Desirable**

• Experience in Indigenous economic development or kaupapa Māori organisations.
• Knowledge of Wai 262 and Indigenous IP protections.
• Familiarity with AI, blockchain, ERP, and digital transformation systems.
• Bilingual ability (Te Reo Māori and English).
• Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).

**Commitment**

• Full-time position with flexibility for hui, wānanga, and occasional travel.
• Commitment to kaupapa Māori and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
• Support the Trust’s mission by embedding tikanga, wairua, and integrity into all outputs.

**Strategic Outcomes of the Role**

• Provide clarity and direction in complex, evolving kaupapa environments.
• Strengthen organisational efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
• Enable tino rangatiratanga by aligning business systems with tikanga Māori.
• Deliver evidence-based insights to support long-term Māori sovereignty and growth.

**Equal Volunteer Employment Opportunity**

Tiaki Taonga Trust Wai 262 is an equal volunteer employer. All qualified persons, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, age, or belief, are encouraged to apply.