FirstCape is one of New Zealand’s largest and best resourced wealth advisory and asset management business, creating an enhanced and broadened product offering to help our clients achieve their goals at whatever stage of their investment life cycle. Here at FirstCape, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our success is dependent on the collective talent, expertise, and dedication of each and every one of our team members. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute to their fullest potential.
Job Description
About the opportunity | Mo te whai waahi
As a Business Analyst within FirstCape’s Transformation Office, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting change initiatives and continuous improvement across the organisation. Working closely with project leaders and stakeholders, you’ll translate business needs into practical, risk-aware solutions that enhance efficiency and performance. This is an opportunity to gain exposure to complex, high-impact work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Key Responsibilities | Ngā Kawenga Mahi
Partner with stakeholders to gather, interpret and document business requirements into clear, actionable outputs
Analyse existing processes to identify improvement opportunities, efficiencies, and risk reduction strategies
Support end-to-end delivery of transformation initiatives, including planning, tracking and reporting on project progress
Develop clear documentation, reporting, and visual insights to support decision-making and business understanding
Facilitate stakeholder engagement across the business to ensure smooth implementation of change initiatives
Coordinate testing activities, including test planning, user acceptance testing, and issue tracking
Support the transition of solutions into business operations, including training and handover materials
Provide ongoing support to business users, helping to solve complex operational and financial challenges
At FirstCape, you’ll be part of a collaborative, purpose-led organisation where your work has real impact. We offer exposure to complex and meaningful transformation initiatives, opportunities to grow your capability, and a culture that values innovation, excellence and working together. You’ll work alongside highly experienced professionals, gaining visibility across the business while contributing to outcomes that truly matter.
Desired Skills and Experience
What you will bring to the role | He aha ka kawea e koe ki te mahi
We require that you have:
Proven experience as a Business Analyst within a professional services or financial services environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to communicate complex information clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels
Experience working across project lifecycles and change management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes
Advanced Microsoft Office capability (including data analysis and visualisation tools such as Visio)
A proactive, self-driven approach with a focus on continuous improvement
Relevant business, project, or technology qualifications (desirable), with exposure to SQL or data systems a bonus
Why work at FirstCape? | He aha mahi i te FirstCape?
We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include wellbeing support, volunteer days and a great company culture. We pride ourselves on offering our employees outstanding development and learning opportunities to support career growth, and the opportunity to work alongside the best talent in the market.
We are an inclusive employer and want our workforce to reflect a rich and diverse way of thinking and working. We know people are more than a single identity and the qualities that make each one of us unique need to be valued and embraced. So regardless of your gender, age, background or how you choose to identify, there's room for you to realise your potential here. And importantly, there's room to be yourself.
We’re also committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. Let us know if you have any accessibility requirements so we can work with you to make adjustments where possible to support your application. Alternatively, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role but think you would be a great candidate, please apply explaining why you want the role, how you think your skills or background are transferable, and how you plan to upskill where needed (we will support you with this, but want to know you have thought about this too).
To be eligible to apply, you must have the right to work in New Zealand. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert.
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