Senior Business Analyst (Transport)

Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.

Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.

Fixed Term - 10 months, full-time role based in Tauranga, Whakatane or Rotorua

Flexible work encouraged along with other perks

Use your skills to benefit the regions communities and environment

Are you passionate about using data, technology, and business insight to improve transport outcomes? We're seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our Transport Systems team and help drive the development, improvement, and optimisation of transport services, systems, and business processes. This role will play a key part in delivering transport data and reporting, fares and tariffs management, GTFS, transport technology, customer information systems, and policy initiatives that support Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Public Transport Activity. As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to strategic improvements, operational effectiveness, and the successful delivery of transport outcomes for our communities. The Senior Business Analyst will be a key member of the team and critical to the successful delivery of its outcomes.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role

The Senior Business Analyst, Transport plays a key role in improving transport services, systems, and business performance by providing strategic analysis, leading business improvement initiatives, and translating complex data into practical solutions that support informed decision-making

As a senior business analysis, you will provide advice and support to team members. The role is also responsible for:

Leading business analysis activities across transport projects, programmes, and strategic initiatives.

Contributing to strategic planning, continuous improvement, and organisational transformation initiatives across the transport activity.

Leading the delivery, monitoring, and performance reporting of the Council’s NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi approved land transport programme, providing strategic financial and non-financial analysis, insights, and assurance to support informed decision-making, demonstrate programme outcomes, and meet funding, governance, and regulatory requirements.

Providing financial and non-financial analysis, performance reporting, and strategic insights to support transport activity planning, investment decisions, and the successful delivery of the Long-Term Plan, Annual Plan, and National Land Transport Programme.

Analysing data and trends to support policy development, operational effectiveness, and evidence-based decision-making. Develop business cases, scenario modelling, options analysis, and recommendations to support strategic and operational outcomes.

Identifying, design, and implement business process improvements and technology-enabled solutions that deliver measurable value and align with organisational strategy.

Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience

You will be a strategic, innovative, and collaborative professional who can anticipate change, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate complex challenges into practical solutions. You will bring strong business analysis, data modelling, and business systems expertise, coupled with experience in project delivery, performance reporting, and information management. Your ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, leverage data-driven insights, and drive continuous improvement will be critical to improving transport services, systems, and outcomes for the community.

You will also have

A relevant tertiary qualification and proven experience in business analysis, transport, information systems, or a related field.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data and insights into effective business solutions.

Experience in data analysis, performance reporting, business case development, and process improvement.

Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and other reporting and information management tools.

Sound financial and commercial acumen.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.

The ability to work collaboratively, influence outcomes, and build relationships across all levels of an organisation.

A proactive, adaptable approach and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.

We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people.  Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.

Highlights of working at Toi Moana include

• Varied and challenging work that makes a real impact on the community and environment.
• Opportunities for growth, learning and development.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Company Insurance and discount schemes
• A competitive remuneration and holiday leave package, including extra paid leave over Christmas/New Year.
• This position is full time based in Tauranga, Rotorua or Whakatāne.
• Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply***
• Click APPLY NOW or contact Andrew Williams (Manager, Transport Strategy)on 0800 884 880 ext 8382 for a confidential discussion.
• To access a copy of Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/4jrz8aan
• NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence.
• Applications close 11pm Sunday 18 October 2026 and will only be accepted online.