Commercial and Business Investment Analyst

About Heritage Lifecare

Heritage Lifecare is a growing organisation with over 40 care homes and villages across New Zealand, committed to sustainable growth and compassionate care. We aim to strategically invest in the future of care with aroha at our core.

Role Overview

We seek a skilled Commercial and Business Investment Analyst to enhance how the company evaluates and governs expenditures and investments. This impactful position spans multiple departments including Operations, Property, Technology, and People & Culture, supporting informed spending and investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a standardized business case framework including templates and guidelines.
• Coach managers to prepare thorough business cases assessing projects, initiatives, and investments.
• Apply strong commercial insight to challenge assumptions and clarify proposals covering problems, options, financial and operational impacts, risks, and expected benefits.
• Perform dynamic financial modelling and identify opportunities to innovate service delivery.
• Partner with Commercial Finance to assist with project setup, budgeting, reporting, and tracking benefits to ensure transparency and accountability post-approval.
• Drive process improvements, workflow design, and governance controls to enhance decision quality and delivery.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience preparing high-quality business cases, investment proposals, or commercial decision-support documents.
• Skillful in financial modelling techniques such as cost-benefit, sensitivity, and scenario analyses.
• Adept at translating complex data into clear recommendations for diverse stakeholders.
• Experienced in building frameworks and processes to enhance consistency and quality of decisions.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, curious, and able to constructively challenge existing approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and leadership.
• Highly organized, proactive, and skilled at managing multiple competing priorities.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and quick adaptability to new systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in aged care, healthcare, social infrastructure, or other service-centric industries.
• Experience in project governance, PMO functions, or benefits realisation practices.
• Familiarity with business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Formal training in project management, business case development, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Why Work With Us?

• Join a meaningful organisation dedicated to resident-first, respectful care.
• Contribute at a national level within a dynamic environment supported by executive leadership.
• Influence significant financial, clinical, and cultural outcomes.
• Be part of a values-driven culture that values professional courage, collaboration, and impact.

Additional Information

• Employment type: Full-time onsite position based in Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand.
• Applications close on 29 August 2026.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand is required; visa sponsorship may not be available.
• Heritage Lifecare promotes diversity and inclusivity, honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
• Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date as applications are reviewed on receipt.