Analyst - Business

KO WAI MĀTOU I ABOUT SKY

Welcome to Rangiata | Sky, the ultimate entertainment destination that connects Kiwis to the stories and sport they love, in ways tailored just for them. Our Sky crew work tirelessly to ensure we are Aotearoa's most engaging and essential media company.

We're incredibly proud of our achievements, but that doesn't mean we're satisfied. As innovators, we constantly challenge ourselves to redefine boundaries and adapt to the ever-changing marketplace.

Come be your authentic self at Sky, where we actively listen and adapt to create shared experiences that excite both our customers and our crew.

At Sky, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants of all gender identities to apply. To better reflect and respect the spectrum of identities, we've included a "Diverse" option for those who identify as non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, or outside the male/female binary.

TE TŪRANGA I THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Business Analyst for 6 Months fixed term to  play a critical role in enabling our strategic media initiatives. You will collaborate with Product Owners, internal stakeholders, and vendors to ensure successful delivery of products and process improvements that align with business objectives.

In this role, you will be part of a team who creates together

Key responsibilities will include:

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Work in partnership with internal Product Owners and the Media Capability team to understand business goals, product vision, and strategic priorities.

• Review vendor deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with business requirements.

• Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring outcomes meet defined acceptance criteria.

• Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and escalate as required to the Product Owner.

• Support vendor onboarding by ensuring they have the appropriate documentation, access, and context to successfully deliver on requirements.

• Define user stories and acceptance criteria to clearly communicate needs and outcomes.

• Ensure all project impacts, risks, and issues are effectively managed, visible, and communicated within and outside the team.

• Identify and recommend improvements to business processes, workflows, and system efficiencies.

• Challenge ideas constructively to ensure alignment to product objectives and value delivery

• Enable teams to meet business needs and drive continuous improvement across delivery practices.

NGĀ PŪKENGA ME NGĀ WHEAKO I WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Essential Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach. A sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment are essential.

• Strong technology acumen with proven experience across technology environments including billing systems, telecommunications, networks, server platforms, and virtualised environments.
• Demonstrated ability to bring together differing viewpoints and drive cohesive, strategic outcomes.
• Experience delivering products and projects using both predictive (plan-driven) and adaptive (Agile/Scrum) delivery methodologies.
• Advanced capability in business process mapping, benefits analysis, and use of analysis tools such as BPMN.
• 5+ years' hands-on Business Analysis experience across the full software development lifecycle within Agile environments (Scrum, DSDM), including writing user stories, defining acceptance criteria, leading use case analysis, and working closely with developers and testers.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and requirement analysis capabilities with the ability to translate complex requirements clearly and effectively.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with broadcast and media technology environments, including content management systems, transmission platforms, OTT streaming, digital ad insertion, and supporting infrastructure such as networks, servers, and virtualised platforms.
• Exposure to industry tools and systems such as IBMS, Viz (MAM systems), Power BI, SQL, Jira, and Confluence.

KO NGĀ HUANGA I WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

As part of the Sky crew, you'll enjoy a range of great benefits – from free Sky, Sky Sport Now and Neon, to discounted Southern Cross health insurance and YMCA gym memberships. We offer free onsite parking at our Mt Wellington and Albany office, and we're big on supporting your growth with exciting career development opportunities.

ME PĒHEA TE TONO I HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity excites you and you want to join us in sharing stories, possibilities, and joy, apply online today. Please note that you must have the right to work in New Zealand or hold a valid work visa for at least 12 months from joining Sky.

We're reviewing applications as they come in, and once we've found the right addition to our Sky Crew, we'll blow the final whistle on this ad. If you're ready to get off the sidelines and into the action, apply now.

At Sky, we understand that conventional recruitment processes may limit some individuals. That's why we strive to support all candidates, offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

Sky has established partnerships with a small number of preferred recruitment agencies, and we will not engage with unsolicited communication outside of this pool.

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