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Tiaki Taonga Trust - Wai 262 Flora and Fauna

Business Analyst

  • Posted Today
  • Remote
  • Volunteer
Estimated Time Required

16 Hours /wk

Job Description

Accountable To: Trust Office and Human Resource Management

Location: Remote – Online (Volunteer)

Days and Hours: 16 hours/ week


Purpose of the Role


The Business Analyst (BA) will provide expert analysis, insights, and recommendations to improve organisational systems, processes, and strategies. This role ensures that decision-making is informed by robust data, business intelligence, and cultural integrity. The BA will act as the link between stakeholders, technology teams, and governance, ensuring kaupapa-driven outcomes that align with He Whakaputanga 1835, Te Tiriti o Waitangi 1840, and Tino Rangatiratanga.


The Business Analyst is both a strategic thinker and a problem-solver — providing clarity, solutions, and measurable outcomes in complex environments.


Strategic Analysis & Planning


  • Analyse organisational objectives, priorities, and challenges to provide strategic recommendations.
  • Facilitate the development of short-term and long-term business strategies.
  • Align all recommendations with kaupapa Māori values, tikanga, and tino rangatiratanga.
  • Prepare detailed business cases, feasibility studies, and risk assessments.


Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder Engagement


  • Conduct interviews, workshops, and wānanga with stakeholders (trustees, whānau, hapū, iwi, government agencies, and external partners).
  • Document and validate business requirements with clarity and accuracy.
  • Translate complex needs into practical solutions for technical and governance teams.
  • Ensure that stakeholder engagement respects tikanga, kawa, and cultural protocols.


Systems & Process Improvement


  • Map current systems, workflows, and processes to identify inefficiencies.
  • Recommend improvements that increase productivity, reduce costs, and enhance accountability.
  • Ensure data sovereignty and compliance with Māori, New Zealand, and international standards (e.g., privacy, cybersecurity, ISO frameworks).
  • Work with IT and project teams to implement digital transformation initiatives (AI, blockchain, ERP systems).


Data Analysis & Business Intelligence


  • Analyse and interpret data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Provide dashboards, reports, and KPIs to management and trustees.
  • Ensure data collection and reporting frameworks reflect Māori demographics and cultural indicators.
  • Support evidence-based decision-making for kaupapa projects, funding, and governance.


Project Management Support


  • Contribute to project planning, delivery, and evaluation.
  • Monitor milestones, risks, and deliverables across kaupapa projects.
  • Support change management, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
  • Provide governance updates and contribute to accountability reporting.


Risk, Compliance & Governance


  • Identify risks (financial, operational, cultural, reputational) and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, resource management legislation, employment law, and other statutory obligations.
  • Embed tikanga-based governance principles into all organisational policies and practices.


Key Relationships


  • Internal: Chairperson, Project Managers and Research & Policy Analysts.
  • External: As per the directive of the Trust Chairperson


Equal Volunteer Employment Opportunity


Tiaki Taonga Trust Wai 262 is an equal volunteer employer. All qualified persons, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, age, or belief, are encouraged to apply.


Note: All applicants must reside in New Zealand.


How to Apply


Please submit your updated CV, cover letter, contact details of two referees (one professional and one personal), and a copy of your New Zealand visa (if applicable) to the designated application email: trusthumanresource@tiakitaongatrust.co.nz

Desired Hard Skills

  • Business Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Risk Management
  • Strategic Planning

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving

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