HR Business Analyst

HR Business Analyst

We are seeking a skilled HR Business Analyst to join our Te Pūmanawa Tāngata - Human Resources team. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the review and improvement of HR processes across the University, ensuring effective service delivery and user-centred design. You'll work closely with stakeholders and technical teams to translate business needs into actionable solutions, support change initiatives, and contribute to strategic HR projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team and help shape the future of Te Pūmanawa Tāngata at Te Herenga Waka.

Key responsibilities:

• Improve end to end HR processes by identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• Engage stakeholders through workshops and interviews to gather insights and define business needs and desired outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with internal customers and act as a liaison between business and technical teams to ensure alignment.

About you:

• Experience in business analysis, HR systems, and stakeholder engagement.
• A user-focused mindset and ability to apply feedback and data to improve processes.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Comfort with data-informed decision-making and analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Close date for vacancy: 15 October 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Colin Bate (colin.bate@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.