NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) supports users of our Business Case Approach (BCA) by providing guidance, online learning and support, including a community of practice.
As part of our BCA refresh (2023) we are updating our learning opportunities for the BCA to provide up-to-date information and to help grow the skills you need for business case development.
A replacement to the Investhub platform for external users of our learning is being investigated. To keep up to date with potential changes, contact bcacommunity@nzta.govt.nz
The Business Case Approach learning overview document outlines all of the skills and knowledge involved in creating effective business cases, as well as the resources you can use to develop your capability. It's a great place to get started with your business case learning, or figure out what you want to learn next.
Business Case Approach learning overview [PDF, 280 KB]
This video sets the scene for your BCA learning by explaining how investment in the land transport system works at a high level, and where business cases fit into the big picture.
Our learning modules help you grow the knowledge you need for developing business cases, and the skills you need to do it well.
They include learning opportunities that introduce the BCA, that focus on specific phases and cases, and that develop the skills that make for a robust and compelling business case.
A note about accessibility: we recommend viewing these modules through a web browser, using a computer. This provides the most accessible experience, although the modules can still be used on mobile devices. We are working to improve the accessibility of all our modules, and welcome any feedback to bcacommunity@nzta.govt.nz
Explains the BCA at a high level, including the principles that apply to all business cases, as well as the phases they go through.
Business Case Approach essentials(external link)
Business Case Approach essentials (NZTA staff)(external link)
Explains what's involved in the point of entry phase and provides tips for how to approach it.
Explains how critical thinking helps you develop effective business cases, and reinforces how we can all improve our ability to think critically.
Explains how storytelling helps you develop effective business cases, and reinforces how it can help people understand what we want to achieve.
Explains why we debrief after the business case development process, how to approach debriefing conversations, and the benefits of debriefing.
We welcome user feedback to help us improve our learning modules. If you have feedback, email us at: bcacommunity@nzta.govt.nz
It is important to talk to us at an early stage of developing your business case. Contact your NZTA investment advisor or email the Business Case Process team at businesscaseprocess@nzta.govt.nz
