Senior Business Analyst (Fixed Term)
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Summary
Senior Business Analyst on a 12-month fixed term to mobilise Tainui Group Holdings' Enterprise Transformation Programme: building a reliable view of the enterprise programme portfolio, validating ownership/scope/benefits/risks, and supporting prioritisation, governance and strategic alignment. Core toolkit is analytical work, executive reporting, and Microsoft 365 data/document management.
Whakatupu rawa, whakatupu tangata, whakatupuranga
Growing iwi assets to grow our people, for generations.
Nau mai, haere mai ki Tainui Group Holdings.
Are you an experienced Senior Business Analyst who can bring clarity to complexity, constructively challenge assumptions and help turn strategy into focused, prioritised delivery?
We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst to support the mobilisation of our Enterprise Transformation Programme. This influential 12-month fixed-term role will help TGH build a clear and reliable view of its programmes and initiatives, validate what is currently under way, and strengthen how projects are prioritised, governed and aligned with our strategy Te Ara Whakamua.
About us
Tainui Group Holdings is the commercial arm of Waikato-Tainui. We manage and grow the iwi's commercial assets with a clear purpose: to support a prosperous, healthy, vibrant, innovative and culturally strong iwi. Guided by Whakatupuranga 2050 and TGH's Te Ara Whakamua 5 Year Strategy, we are focused on building financial resilience, improving our core business and strengthening trust and reputation for the long-term benefit of our iwi.
The role
Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Improvement, you'll work across TGH to build a trusted view of our enterprise programme portfolio. You'll analyse information, identify gaps and dependencies, and provide practical advice to support prioritisation and decision-making. A key focus will be ensuring our programmes and initiatives have a visible connection to our strategy, Te Ara Whakamua, and that they are set up to deliver measurable outcomes.
You'll be responsible for:
To be successful in the role, you will bring:
A confident relationship-builder you'll combine analytical depth with practical delivery. You'll be comfortable asking thoughtful questions, testing the strength of available evidence and helping people work through complex issues while respecting organisational accountabilities and decision rights.
Our Tikanga (Values)
At TGH, we embody the values of Manaakitanga (Care), Mahitahi (Teamwork), Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship) and Pono me te Tika (Integrity). We foster a culture of empowerment, accountability and leadership development, guided by Waikato tikanga (culture).
What we'll offer
Joining TGH means being a part of a dedicated iwi organisation with strong core values and who believes in the development and growth of its kaimahi. This 12-month fixed-term role provides an opportunity to work at an enterprise level, influence how strategic programmes are prioritised and delivered, and help establish practical disciplines that will support TGH beyond the term of the role. You'll work alongside senior leaders and teams across the organisation in a culturally rich and commercially focused environment.
Apply now
If you're ready to bring clarity to complexity, strengthen the connection between strategy and delivery, and help TGH translate Te Ara Whakamua into prioritised action and measurable outcomes, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role at www.tgh.co.nz/careers.
For further enquiries or to request a copy of the job description, please email Kiera Daji at mahi@tgh.co.nz.
Growing iwi assets to grow our people, for generations.
Nau mai, haere mai ki Tainui Group Holdings.
Are you an experienced Senior Business Analyst who can bring clarity to complexity, constructively challenge assumptions and help turn strategy into focused, prioritised delivery?
We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst to support the mobilisation of our Enterprise Transformation Programme. This influential 12-month fixed-term role will help TGH build a clear and reliable view of its programmes and initiatives, validate what is currently under way, and strengthen how projects are prioritised, governed and aligned with our strategy Te Ara Whakamua.
About us
Tainui Group Holdings is the commercial arm of Waikato-Tainui. We manage and grow the iwi's commercial assets with a clear purpose: to support a prosperous, healthy, vibrant, innovative and culturally strong iwi. Guided by Whakatupuranga 2050 and TGH's Te Ara Whakamua 5 Year Strategy, we are focused on building financial resilience, improving our core business and strengthening trust and reputation for the long-term benefit of our iwi.
The role
Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Improvement, you'll work across TGH to build a trusted view of our enterprise programme portfolio. You'll analyse information, identify gaps and dependencies, and provide practical advice to support prioritisation and decision-making. A key focus will be ensuring our programmes and initiatives have a visible connection to our strategy, Te Ara Whakamua, and that they are set up to deliver measurable outcomes.
You'll be responsible for:
- Establishing and maintaining a reliable enterprise programme baseline
- Validating programme parameters including ownership, scope, benefits and risks
- Working with programme sponsors and owners to resolve gaps and gather evidence
- Assessing strategic alignment and providing analysis on variables
- Identifying overlaps, trade-offs, constraints and matters requiring escalation
- Supporting the prioritisation and sequencing of programmes and initiatives
- Preparing clear reports and recommendations for senior leaders
- Developing practical processes, standards, reporting, workflows and decision rules
- Building trusted relationships across TGH and constructively challenging information and assumptions
- Embedding programme disciplines into business-as-usual ownership.
To be successful in the role, you will bring:
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
- At least seven years' experience in business analysis
- Experience analysing complex problems and recommending practical solutions
- Strong analytical, evidence gathering, mapping processes and assessing skills
- Experience with programme or portfolio governance, and executive reporting
- Strong data, spreadsheet and document management skills, including Microsoft 365
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to produce clear, concise advice for decisions
- Confidence working with a range of people including senior leaders
- Cultural awareness, good judgement and commitment to TGH's values
A confident relationship-builder you'll combine analytical depth with practical delivery. You'll be comfortable asking thoughtful questions, testing the strength of available evidence and helping people work through complex issues while respecting organisational accountabilities and decision rights.
Our Tikanga (Values)
At TGH, we embody the values of Manaakitanga (Care), Mahitahi (Teamwork), Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship) and Pono me te Tika (Integrity). We foster a culture of empowerment, accountability and leadership development, guided by Waikato tikanga (culture).
What we'll offer
Joining TGH means being a part of a dedicated iwi organisation with strong core values and who believes in the development and growth of its kaimahi. This 12-month fixed-term role provides an opportunity to work at an enterprise level, influence how strategic programmes are prioritised and delivered, and help establish practical disciplines that will support TGH beyond the term of the role. You'll work alongside senior leaders and teams across the organisation in a culturally rich and commercially focused environment.
Apply now
If you're ready to bring clarity to complexity, strengthen the connection between strategy and delivery, and help TGH translate Te Ara Whakamua into prioritised action and measurable outcomes, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role at www.tgh.co.nz/careers.
For further enquiries or to request a copy of the job description, please email Kiera Daji at mahi@tgh.co.nz.