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Link: http://www.iiba.org.nz/

I went to the first Auckland meeting of the proposed New Zealand Chapter of the International Institute of Business Analysis after work today.

The IIBA was founded only a few years ago, but should be a similar organisation the the Project Management Institute.

What is a Business Analyst?

Business Analysts are responsible for identifying the business needs of their clients and stakeholders to help determine solutions to business problems.

The Business Analyst is responsible for requirements development and requirements management. Specifically, the Business Analyst elicits, analyzes, validates and documents business, organizational and/or operational requirements. Solutions are not predetermined by the Business Analyst, but are driven solely by the requirements of the business. Solutions often include a systems development component, but may also consist of process improvement or organizational change.

The Business Analyst is a key facilitator within an organization, acting as a bridge between the client, stakeholders and the solution team.
Business analysis is distinct from financial analysis, project management, quality assurance, organizational development, testing, training and documentation development. However, depending on an organization, an individual Business Analyst may perform some or all of these related functions.

I've decided to join. I'm hoping I can get work to pay my fees but I'm willing to pay them anyway.