Transport Business Analyst

Full job description
Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.
Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.
Permanent, full-time role based in Tauranga or Whakatane
Flexible work encouraged along with other perks
Use your skills to benefit the regions communities and environment
We have an exciting opportunity for a driven Business Analyst in our Transport Systems team. The team is responsible for the delivery of analytical, financial and information management support to improve operational effectiveness in the development of policy and delivery of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Public Transport Activity. The 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

This role will design systems, develop reports and procedures for data analysis and modelling, provide support to the team in budget planning, forecasting and reporting.

The role is also responsible for:

Providing financial and non-financial analysis/data to support the delivery of transport related Long Term and Annual Plan projects
Monitor the delivery of the Council’s WAKA KOTAHI-approved land transport programme; prepare and submit review items as required and provide financial and non-financial analysis/data to report monthly, quarterly and annually to WAKA KOTAHI and Council on the delivery of the programme. Analyse data to support policy development and identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness.
Identifying business processes within the team that can be transformed where there is a demonstrable value and fit with strategic direction and implement those changes.
Own the data generated through electronic ticketing systems, etc, and ensure its quality, timeliness and accessibility.
Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience

You need to be someone that can anticipate change, be innovative and be able to work collaboratively with others. You will have a good understanding of project, database, and information systems and business analysis and modelling experience.

You will also have:

A relevant tertiary qualification and at least 4 years relevant experience.
Proficiency in MS Power BI, Word, Excel, Visio, Project, Powerpoint and other database and information management systems.
Analytical skills.
Good knowledge of financial reporting systems.
The ability to effectively gather multiple sources of information and apply technical and analytical skills to make effective decisions.
Sound judgement and initiative.
The ability & desire to work flexibly and collaboratively in an exciting and dynamic 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, ****** orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.

Highlights of working with us include:

Varied and challenging work that makes a real impact on the community and environment.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Flexibility working arrangements
A competitive remuneration and leave package, including additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year, employer paid insurance, well-being initiatives.
A commitment to supporting you grow and develop.
This position is full time based in Tauranga or Whakatāne.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW or contact Angela Trudgen, Team Leader, Transport Systems on 07 307 9808 ext 9312 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/5y5yrv8k

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 5pm, Sunday 21 September 2025 and will only be accepted online.

 
 

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