Business Analyst (Energy Sector) - Exciting Opportunity in a Growing Tech Company

Are you a driven and inquisitive individual with a technical background and a passion for bridging the gap between technology and business? If so, this Business Analyst role within a dynamic and growing IT software company providing support and solutions to customers in the energy market could be the perfect opportunity for you! Building on over 30 years of European success, the company has established a strong presence in the New Zealand market over the past 7 years and continues to grow. Based in Christchurch, they are seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join their diverse team.

Within a team of highly skilled IT professionals, you will be a key liaison, connecting the development team with clients in New Zealand's exciting energy market. You will have the opportunity to apply conceptual thinking and generate fresh ideas to enhance their offerings. Your responsibilities will include:

• Serving as a key liaison, introducing the company's energy market platform to customers and providing expert advice on their products.
• Identifying new requirements, mapping them to existing or new functions and processes, ensuring continuous development aligned with customer needs.
• Assisting clients in customising and optimising business processes.
• Potentially performing minor programmatic adjustments and configurations or effectively guiding the development team.
• Conducting workshops covering the company's energy market platform and product-independent specialist topics within the energy sector.
• Utilising your analytical abilities to understand customer needs and translate them into technical requirements.

Ideally, your background will include:

• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Maths, or a related technical field.
• Academic or workplace experience in software development or a strong understanding of software products and development processes.
• Familiarity with software systems modelling and knowledge of relational databases and SQL (ideally Oracle SQL or PL/SQL).
• Experience with automation tools and DevOps principles (e.g., Git, CI/CD pipelines, Linux).
• Strong customer orientation and excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage directly with customers.
• The ability to identify and gather new requirements from customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A preference for a fast-paced, flat-structured work culture.
• An understanding of the energy industry and the legal framework of the energy market (desirable).

In return, you are offered the opportunity to join a rapidly growing business in a dynamic, exciting and ever-changing market sector.

Benefits include:

• A competitive, market rate salary package.
• Six weeks of paid annual leave.
• Hybrid work - 2 days working from home.
• Growth opportunities with individualised training and mentoring.
• Medical insurance and much much more.
• Flexible working hours.

The advantages of a large company with the flexibility of a local start-up.

To be eligible, you must be based in New Zealand and be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a current valid visa. Willingness to travel within New Zealand as required is also important.

To apply, please submit your updated resume and a compelling cover letter highlighting your relevant technical and analytical experience, your passion for technology and business, and your motivations for joining this exciting company. We look forward to hearing from you!