IT Business Analyst - Scion

• We have an exciting opportunity to join our Information Technology Team as an IT Business Analyst, located at our Rotorua Campus. This is a short term role, starting immediately and ending Friday 22 December 2023.
• We are looking for a talented and motivated individual with solid IT Business Analyst skills and experience interested in working across a range of technology and business change initiatives.
• This role will be allocated to significant projects prioritised by Scion to support its business and science objectives.

Scion is a Crown Research Institute at the centre of scientific research and technology development for forestry, wood products, wood-derived materials, and other biomaterial sectors. With two main campuses in Rotorua and Christchurch, Scion offers the opportunity to pursue a fulfilling professional career alongside more than 300 scientists, engineers, researchers, and other support staff who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible to create a better future for people and the planet. We value sustainability and collaboration, both in our innovative research and in our operations, and believe that by working together, we can continue to contribute to the improvement of New Zealand's economy, society, and environment.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide applications and business analysis services in support of project delivery.
• Lead small projects from inception to delivery.
• Work either as part of large project teams or lead smaller initiatives depending on the business priorities.
• Support business leaders to enact effective organisation change outcomes resulting from technology change or adoption.
• Engage with Science and Business to understand business needs and priorities.

To be successful in this role, your skills and experience will include:

• Degree in information technology, information management or business.
• May have formal Project Management or Business Analysis certifications.
• Experience in Business Analysis techniques and practice.
• Experience in supporting business process definition and documentation with a focus on Continuous Improvement.
• Excellence in building key relationships and influence others in a change process.
• Technically competent in the understanding, design and use of data for business advantage.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and engagements involving staff at all levels.
• Ability to express and organize thoughts, ideas and information in a logical and understandable manner both in writing and orally.
• Awareness of current developments in organisation, culture and work practices - e.g. digital transformation, agile organisations.

Why Scion?

We are home to creative science minds and have a vibrant culture ensuring employees can pursue innovation and excellence in their science delivery, right at the heart of New Zealand's Forest industry. Scion offers an enviable working environment with excellent work/life balance initiatives, we are proud to offer:

• A great career that enables positive outcomes for Aotearoa, New Zealand.
• Flexible work options including a 9-day fortnight.
• Continuous professional development.
• An enviable work environment with an enjoyable collaborative culture.
• A demonstrated commitment to Good Employer/EEO principles.
• A great work location on the edge of Rotorua's world-famous Whakarewarewa Forest.

Please do not wait for the closing date to submit your application, as an appointment may be made before this date if a suitable candidate comes forward.

Come and join us!

For further information and to apply online, please refer to our website: www.scionresearch.com