" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Business Analyst - Rostering System Replacement Project\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20857\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Telecomms \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20858\"\u003e Business Analyst \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20859\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20860\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 19/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead BA role on a major rostering and payroll systems replacement, implementing\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuckland-based contract through to go-live, with strong potential for extension\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly experienced Business Analysts only - this is not an entry- or mid-level r\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur client, a well-established provider in the health, disability and community services sector based in Auckland, is replacing its current on-premise rostering system with Allocate Optima, a modern, cloud-based rostering platform, targeting a go-live of April 2027. Allocate Optima is in use by 250+ organisations globally and is backed by a vendor with a strong reputation in the health and care technology space.\u003cbr\u003eWe\u0027re looking for a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to join this Rostering System Replacement Project and help ensure Allocate Optima is implemented in a way that is robust, secure and genuinely supports both frontline staff and the people the organisation supports. This is a contract engagement through to go-live, with strong potential for extension into further projects for the right candidate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe current rostering system supports both staff rostering and payroll - including hours processing, award interpretation, leave requests and approvals, and travel time capture - so this is a business-critical, high-visibility project. You\u0027ll work closely with operations, payroll, IT and the implementation vendor to ensure requirements are captured accurately and nothing falls through the cracks during migration to Allocate Optima.\u003cbr\u003eOne known complexity: certain frontline staff groups are currently allocated to shifts through the organisation\u0027s client management system rather than the rostering system directly, and this functionality will need to be built into Allocate Optima - strong systems-thinking and the ability to map functionality across multiple platforms will be essential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead end-to-end business analysis across the rostering system replacement, from current-state process mapping through to future-state design in Allocate Optima\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGather and document detailed requirements from rostering, payroll and frontline operations stakeholders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with the implementation vendor to translate business requirements into Allocate Optima configuration and identify gaps or risks early\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMap and resolve cross-system functionality gaps, including workflows currently handled outside the core rostering system\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport data migration validation, user acceptance testing and change management activities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate progress, risks and decisions clearly to project sponsors and operational leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure rostering and payroll processes remain compliant, robust and well-supported throughout transition\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive, demonstrable experience as a Business Analyst on complex systems replacement or implementation projects - rostering, payroll or workforce management system experience highly regarded; Allocate Optima experience a strong plus\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior operational leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong requirements-gathering, process-mapping and documentation skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with cloud system migrations and vendor-managed implementations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComfortable working in a regulated, people-focused operating environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent written and verbal communication, with the judgement to manage ambiguity and competing priorities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis role is for highly experienced BAs only - candidates should be able to demonstrate significant runs on the board in similarly complex projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e If you\u0027re a senior Business Analyst who thrives on complex, high-stakes systems projects and wants to make a genuine difference to how a community services organisation operates, we\u0027d love to hear from you. Apply now! \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4479550\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "