Senior Business Analyst

What you will be doing

This role will be a technical business analyst, familiar with dealing with complex construction projects and will be responsible for working with designers and project team members to break down the project designs, programmes and separable packages to assist in determining Digital scope, budget and programme.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with stakeholders to analyse construction designs to specify scope, develop technology scope, develop user requirements, develop scope through project change, and enable efficient planning through current planning data. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative, high-impact projects that shape the company's digital landscape.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Lead the elicitation, documentation, and prioritisation of business requirements for high-impact digital projects across the Infrastructure domain
• Interpret construction drawings to develop scope quantities, cost estimation and capacity planning inputs.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing business processes, identifying opportunities for process and technology transformation and efficiency
• Support decision-making with data-driven recommendations and performance metrics
• Collaborate closely with infrastructure and digital teams to translate business needs into detailed functional specifications. Ensure that proposed solutions are user-centric and aligned with business strategy
• Act as a key liaison between business units and technical teams, fostering effective communication and collaboration
• Contribute to project governance and reporting
• System configuration such as flight information displays and passenger information screens.
• Actively contribute to the development of innovative approaches that enhance organizational capabilities

What you'll bring to the role

At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our AKL values All In | Tātou tatou – How we feel, Know How | Kōkiri Tahi – How we think and Let's Go | Karawhiua – How we act.

To ensure your success in this role, you will need:

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, with a strong focus on digital initiatives in construction
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or similar
• Extensive knowledge of digital technologies, platforms, and trends
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and understanding of Project Management and software development principles and lifecycles
• Business process modelling and workflow analysis
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong meeting and workshop facilitation skills
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies and frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic and continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent planning and organisation skills and solutions focussed approach
• Interest and experience in leveraging AI technologies to improve productivity and streamline business processes in processes is desirable.

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. 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.

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. Click the "Apply" button now.

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.