Business Analyst

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

AUT is seeking a skilled and collaborative Business Analyst to join our ICT Services team in the Office of the CTO. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide range of data and information-focused initiatives that support the University’s strategic goals and have impact across the institution.

Reporting to the Director, Data, Technology Risk & Policy, you will work closely with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, project managers, and technical teams to investigate business needs, define requirements, and help shape practical solutions to complex challenges. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across both business and technology domains and can bring clarity to ambiguity.

You will play an important part in helping AUT improve processes, strengthen decision-making, and deliver effective change across projects and business-as-usual activities. Alongside your analytical expertise, your ability to build relationships, navigate competing priorities, and communicate clearly with diverse audiences will be key to your success.

About you | Ko wai koe

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in IT and/or business analysis.
• Strong knowledge of business analysis tools, techniques and practices.
• Experience eliciting, gathering and synthesising requirements into clear specifications.
• Experience coordinating workstreams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Supportive of AUT’s Te Aronui journey.

You will bring an open, engaging, and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to respond to changing requirements, and actively contribute to a positive and collegial environment. You will demonstrate cultural humility, awareness, and respect when engaging with indigenous peoples and culturally diverse communities. Experience supporting indigenous, equity, or inclusion focused initiatives is highly desirable.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We offer:

• Flexible working and a strong, caring culture that supports belonging.
• Recognition frameworks that reflect your contribution and how you live our values.
• The tools and trust to make a meaningful difference every day.
• Māori and Pacific development programmes that strengthen our shared purpose.
• Cultural capability uplift development programmes for all staff
• Professional development and funded study pathways to keep you moving forward.
• Free gym membership.