LIC have been providing innovative farming solutions for over 100 years, and today, we're proudly NZ's leading agri-tech and dairy herd improvement cooperative. We are a part of a wider NZ Inc. and play a key role in driving economic growth in NZ. We achieve this through our world-renowned genetics and technology products, which create more sustainable and profitable farms.
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Analyst to join our well established practice within the Enterprise Programme Management team. This position reports to one of our Business Analyst Leads, and you will be part of a high performing BA chapter that collaborates with the business on all technology and enterprise initiatives.
Your primary focus will be supporting an agile delivery team, aiding the success of our wider technology team. You will play a pivotal role in helping bridge the gap between the technical and non-technical
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform the role of expert, trainer, mentor and coach to Business Analysts ensuring a high standard is maintained with consistency of process and delivery.
- Support the ongoing development and enhancement of LIC products and systems.
- Adhere to LIC’s Software Development Life Cycle (SAFe, Agile, Kanban, Scrum).
- Elicit and validate requirements from stakeholders.
- Refine concepts and initiatives for high-level solution design.
- Define initiatives focusing on scope, value, and customer outcomes.
- Communicate requirements clearly to ensure team understanding.
- Validate designs with stakeholders and customers.
- Understand LIC system roadmaps and ensure alignment.
- Champion effective communication between the business and technology teams.
About You:
You are adaptable, thriving in various contexts and handling changing priorities with ease. Your curious mindset drives you to find creative solutions to problems and take on new challenges with confidence. Additionally, you possess:
- Minimum of five years’ experience in an Information Technology Business Analysis role.
- Experience in leading and coaching other Business Analysts.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.
- Capability to break down complex problems into actionable solutions.
- Experience with Agile delivery teams.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to join a supportive team environment with a well-established practice. We are committed to delivering exceptional value for our customers. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and driven by innovation and excellence.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
- Flexible Working: Split your time between working remotely and at our Hamilton office. The team meets in the office once a week, making this a perfect role for someone within commuting distance.
- Great Work Environment: Enjoy free parking, free EV charging stations, a tennis court, pool, and onsite café at our Hamilton office.
- Valuable Benefits: Extra leave days and discounted health, life, income, and disability insurances.
The role provides the opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking organisation, at the cutting edge of agri-tech, where you'll play a role in driving the future of dairy in NZ.
