Business Analyst

Join our rapidly growing law firm

Become part of our exceptional culture

Ongoing investment in your career development

Turn insights into impact

We're looking for a Business Analyst to join WK's Finance team and help drive informed decision-making through data, reporting and commercial insights. Working across strategic initiatives and operational improvement projects, you'll play a key role in helping the firm measure performance, identify opportunities and improve outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with data and influencing change. You'll gain exposure to commercial decision-making, business performance analysis, process improvement and strategic initiatives across the firm. While the role is based in Auckland, candidates in Wellington or Christchurch will also be considered.

What you’ll do:

Power BI reporting including client and practice group dashboard development

Elite dashboards, reporting and system enhancements including billing development

Client management information reporting, including quarterly bordereau and MI reporting

Pricing Analysis, including Alterative Fee Arrangements and Capability Statements

Financial modelling and analysis, including forecasting, profitability, remuneration, ROI and expense analysis

Ad hoc reporting for clients, practice groups, product lines, and fee earners

Management of key client data

What you'll bring:

Experience in business analysis, reporting, data analytics or business performance-focused roles.

Strong proficiency in Power BI, with demonstrated experience developing dashboards, reports and data visualisations.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights and recommendations.

Experience establishing performance measures, analysing results and tracking outcomes.

Strong capability in reporting, data analysis and business performance measurement.

Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into meaningful reporting, analysis and improvement opportunities.

An understanding of business operations, performance drivers and how data can support effective decision-making.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive reporting and business cases.

Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to work comfortably across multiple datasets and information sources.

A curious mindset and genuine interest in how organisations operate, improve and scale.

About Us

We’re not your typical law firm. We are forward-thinking pioneers, creative strategists, and genuine professionals reshaping insurance law. We thrive on collaboration, bold ideas, and unwavering support.

Founded in 2002 by David Kearney and Phillip Wotton, we began as a small Sydney practice with two partners, four lawyers, and big aspirations. Today, we are a team of over 1,000 professionals, including 100+ partners, across 14 offices in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand.

Since opening its doors in New Zealand in 2017, WK has grown from a team of six partners and 11 insurance lawyers to more than 120 professionals across five offices: Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Nelson, and Christchurch.

Our strength lies in our people and our specialist focus. We combine deep insurance expertise and nationwide capability delivering advice across financial lines, life & health, casualty, property & energy, employment, cyber & technology and general & commercial litigation.

What We Offer

At WK, our values of focus on the main game, have each other’s back and be real guide how we work. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where people feel supported and valued.

Our benefits include

Health insurance contributions

Income protection and life insurance

Birthday and wellness leave

Flexible working arrangements, including work-from home options

Wellness allowance and wellbeing initiatives

Monthly staff recognition awards

Ongoing investment in your career development

Generous employee referral programme

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, feel free to contact our People & Culture team directly at [email protected].

Or if you’re ready to apply, please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected]. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.