Senior Technicial Business Analyst (Fixed Term)

 The Co-operative Bank is transforming its business and a major component in that journey is the replacement of its core banking system. The purpose of this role is to lead the analysis of the new core’s capabilities and compare them with the Bank’s future product and process landscape and identify changes from our current processes and downstream systems (24 month fixed-term role).

About the role: 

Conduct the analysis of our existing and future product set and associated business processes to ensure we can align these to our new core banking platform. Working with the Product, Customer and Technology Teams you will lead the gap assessments and identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for product enhancements, while also insuring we can use the core banking platform without customisation.

You will support the development of transition strategies to ensure minimal disruption to banking operations and customer experience. 

The ability to bridge business, technical and data knowledge is a critical aspect to this role, as is an enthusiasm for understanding new and different business processes and technologies. 

This is a full-time 24 month fixed-term position based in our central Wellington office.

You will bring: 

• 5 –7 years' experience as a Technical Business Analyst in banking or financial services
• Experience in gap analysis, requirements gathering, and business process reengineering
• Leadership of teams or initiatives 
• Experience dealing with stakeholders 

 Experience Better with Us

As a proudly customer-owned bank, not only will you be helping Kiwis achieve their goals, but you’ll also experience better: 

• Career Growth: Expand your skills, take on new challenges and tap into a range of areas across the Bank. 
• Purpose: As a smaller bank, your impact is bigger—you’ll see how your work makes a real difference in delivering exceptional customer experiences and financial outcomes, every single day. 
• Support: We support you to handle life and work through generous benefits including Wellbeing Leave, Parental Leave Benefits, Life and Critical Illness insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Banking Benefits, Profit Share and Workride. 
• Belonging: You will feel like part of the team from day one. From the way we work together, our commitment to Pride Pledge, and focus on diversity and inclusion, you’ll be part of a team that’s making banking better for New Zealanders—together. 

About Us  

We’re here to grow together and share the gains. 

At The Co-operative Bank we are all about helping customers bank better. We’re proud to be 100% owned by our customers - and the only bank in New Zealand to give our customers a share of our profits. 

We’ve been operating for nearly 100 years, with a focus on helping New Zealanders get ahead financially. We’re committed to helping improve the world we work, live and play in and are a Certified B Corporation. 

We have a team of 400 people supporting over 180,000 customers across New Zealand. We offer what you’d expect from a bank – including home loans, everyday banking, savings and term deposits, and life insurance, offered by Co-operative Life. We also partner with Fisher Funds to offer KiwiSaver and provide general insurance through IAG. 

If you're looking for a role where we work together to make an impact, and you can build a career you’re proud of, you've found the right place. 

At The Co-operative Bank, we’re more than just a bank—we’re a team of passionate people on a mission to bank better and grow together.   

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. It’s reflected in our values, our commitment to B Corp and a key part of our strategy. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to join us in our mission to grow together and share the gains.  

We understand that no candidate is a perfect match for every qualification listed. If you are passionate about helping people to bank better and possess some of the key skills, we encourage you to submit your application. If you have any questions please contact recruitmenthelp@co-operativebank.co.nz

Applications close 2 May 2025