Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst

Role type : Permanent, full-time

Location : Wellington

Salary band & range : General Salary Range D : $100,934 to $118,005 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga

We are looking for a high performing Senior Business Analyst to work in the Global Climate Partnerships team in the Programmes and Planning directorate which sits within the Policy & Trade business unit.

This Global Climate Partnerships team leads New Zealand's support for the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases.

Within the Directorate, the Green House Gas (GHG) Programme Hub is home to three high profile programmes : Accelerating New Mitigations (ANM), Agricultural Emissions Programme (AEP) and Global Climate Partnerships (GCP).

This role will support the success of the GHG Programme Hub through providing portfolio level management of the projects and programmes in the Hub.

Your role will include :

• Overseeing budget and financial reporting across the GHG Hub
• Working closely with external stakeholders on the delivery of contacts and invoice payments.
• Overseeing procurement processes and development of contacts.
• Driving insights through analysis and contributing to regular programme updates and briefings.
• Working alongside business partners within the Ministry to ensure processes and practices align with MPI policies.

About You - Mou

We are looking for someone who can combine their skills and experience in business analysis disciplines and methodologies with excellent inter-personal and communication skills.

Ideally, you will also have :

You will be able to assimilate complex information and explain it clearly to others.

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply.

We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

About the Team - Mo to matou Ropu

Policy and Trade provides sector-level strategic thinking and evidence-based advice for effective government decision-making for systems related to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, biosecurity, food, animal welfare and rural communities.

Our people are our greatest resource.

They are collaborative, supportive, passionate, and are highly skilled in a range of economic, science and social disciplines.

This is a Wellington based role reporting to the Manager Global Climate Partnerships and working alongside a team that brings a mix of science expertise, international relations and machinery of government experience.

The GHG Hub has a collaborative working style contributing to collective goals across the three teams.

The team also works closely with the Policy & Trade business unit, wider organisation, and industry bodies, so there is ample opportunity to build meaningful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

About MPI - Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua

Our role includes seizing export opportunities for our food and fibre sector, improving sector productivity, ensuring the food we produce is safe, increasing sustainable resource use, and protecting New Zealand from biological risk.

Benefits of working at MPI - Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua

Security checks - Nga Taki Whakahaumaru

Low level Security Clearance

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities.

As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and / or apply online, please click "APPLY" or visit the MPI Careers Site.

To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at

If you have any questions about the role, please email

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