Are you an experienced Senior Business Analyst looking for a new permanent opportunity in 2025?

In this role you will be working on a number of projects within the Digital PMO team, delivering key technology solutions.

This is a collaborative role, where you will be working with multiple stakeholders in a complex environment, so excellent communication skills are required.

Please note that this role will be advertised until early January 2025 and CVs will be reviewed in the new year.

Auckland Airport stands proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way. We have ambitions to be a global hub and a comprehensive development programme to deliver this vision.

With so many moving parts to keep the airport precinct running, it’s our collaboration and passion that keeps everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

Key responsibilities are

• Strategic Requirements Gathering: Lead the elicitation, documentation, and prioritization of business requirements for high-impact digital projects. Utilise advanced techniques such as stakeholder interviews, workshops, and data analysis to capture comprehensive insights.
• Process Optimisation: Conduct in-depth analysis of existing business processes, identifying opportunities for transformation and efficiency. Develop strategic recommendations that drive operational excellence and enhance user experience.
• Advanced Data Analysis: Leverage advanced data analytics tools and methodologies to extract actionable insights from complex data sets. Support decision-making with data-driven recommendations and performance metrics.
• Solution Design Leadership: Collaborate closely with design, development, and product management teams to translate business needs into detailed functional specifications. Ensure that proposed solutions are user-centric and aligned with business strategy.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a key liaison between business units and technical teams, fostering effective communication and collaboration. Build strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate consensus on project objectives and priorities.
• Project Management Support: Assist in project planning and execution, tracking project progress, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery of milestones. Contribute to project governance and reporting.

Key Challenges:

• Complex Stakeholder management - Developing and nurturing relationships between Digital Technology and the wider business
• Collaboration with Design and Operational teams to ensure solutions are aligned with AIAL’s blueprint and roadmaps.
• In-depth analysis of existing business processes, identifying opportunities for transformation and efficiency.

What you will bring to the role

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, with a strong focus on digital transformation initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or similar
• Prior experience working in Aviation or a similar industry is desirable
• Extensive knowledge of digital technologies, platforms, and trends, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Understanding of Project Management and SDLC principles and lifecycles
• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written

About us

From the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys. We stand proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way.

E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand.

Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life.

Whiria te tangata. Our values weave us together. They’re what we stand for, who we are and how we act.

Apply today

It’s our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy

If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now.

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