Senior Business Analyst
- University of Otago
- New Zealand
- Sep 14, 2026
Job Description:
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IT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DIGITAL DIVISION | RATONGA MATIHIKO
About us | Mō mātou
Digital Services provides the technology, systems, and support that enable teaching, learning, research, and operations across the University.
As one of New Zealand's largest ICT environments, we're delivering an exciting programme of work to strengthen our data platform capability and develop new learner insights products that support better decision-making across the University.
The role | Te mahi
This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering new data and insights capabilities that will help improve outcomes for learners.
Working closely with stakeholders, data specialists, architects, and engineers, you'll identify business needs, define requirements, and help shape products that turn data into meaningful insights.
In this role you will:
• Lead business analysis activities across data platform and learner insights initiatives.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements and priorities that support delivery.
• Work with stakeholders and technical teams to define data requirements, metrics, and outcomes.
• Help shape data products that improve decision-making and learner outcomes.
Skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
You are an experienced Senior Business Analyst who thrives in complex environments and enjoys working at the intersection of business, data, and technology.
With strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, you're able to bring clarity to ambiguity, build trusted relationships, and translate complex ideas into practical solutions.
Essential:
• Proven senior-level business analysis experience delivering complex digital, data, or technology initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams.
• Experience defining business requirements, processes, and outcomes that support successful delivery.
• Strong understanding of data and analytics, including translating business needs into meaningful insights.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred:
• Experience working with data platforms, analytics, business intelligence, or reporting environments.
• Experience within education, learner insights, or customer-focused data environments.
Further details | Pūroko
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), 18-month fixed-term position. While Dunedin is our preferred location, flexible and remote working arrangements will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information regarding the role please contact Luke Erickson, via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601399 will close on Sunday, 20 September.
Applications may be reviewed on receipt
Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Luke Erickson
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
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Job Description:
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IT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DIGITAL DIVISION | RATONGA MATIHIKO
About us | Mō mātou
Digital Services provides the technology, systems, and support that enable teaching, learning, research, and operations across the University.
As one of New Zealand's largest ICT environments, we're delivering an exciting programme of work to strengthen our data platform capability and develop new learner insights products that support better decision-making across the University.
The role | Te mahi
This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering new data and insights capabilities that will help improve outcomes for learners.
Working closely with stakeholders, data specialists, architects, and engineers, you'll identify business needs, define requirements, and help shape products that turn data into meaningful insights.
In this role you will:
• Lead business analysis activities across data platform and learner insights initiatives.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements and priorities that support delivery.
• Work with stakeholders and technical teams to define data requirements, metrics, and outcomes.
• Help shape data products that improve decision-making and learner outcomes.
Skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
You are an experienced Senior Business Analyst who thrives in complex environments and enjoys working at the intersection of business, data, and technology.
With strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, you're able to bring clarity to ambiguity, build trusted relationships, and translate complex ideas into practical solutions.
Essential:
• Proven senior-level business analysis experience delivering complex digital, data, or technology initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams.
• Experience defining business requirements, processes, and outcomes that support successful delivery.
• Strong understanding of data and analytics, including translating business needs into meaningful insights.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred:
• Experience working with data platforms, analytics, business intelligence, or reporting environments.
• Experience within education, learner insights, or customer-focused data environments.
Further details | Pūroko
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), 18-month fixed-term position. While Dunedin is our preferred location, flexible and remote working arrangements will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information regarding the role please contact Luke Erickson, via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601399 will close on Sunday, 20 September.
Applications may be reviewed on receipt
Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Luke Erickson
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email
Location: About Dunedin
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