• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Principal Analyst role
• Location: National or Regional NPHS office
• Permanent, Full-Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have the opportunity available to join the National Public Health Service (NPHS) Intelligence Directorate as a Principal Analyst in the Improvement and Performance team. This is a permanent, full-time role. The Improvement and Performance team aims to:

• Strategically enable and enhance the quality and efficiency of intelligence processes and products (Improvement)
• Establish efficient processes and products that regularly deliver meaningful NPHS performance reporting and analysis, that supports senior and executive leadership groups in improving our performance (Performance)

This role provides strong technical or professional subject matter expertise, data analysis activities and interpretation in relevant areas. You would lead engagement with stakeholders to deliver evidence-based recommendations and decisions. You would provide leadership, programme and/or project management oversight and direction on key pieces of work to deliver quality public health intelligence products and services.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The NPHS within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

You are someone with relevant experience in continuous improvement, or developing and implementing new processes, tools, and frameworks across teams. You're equipped with strong communication skills, with experience in using data storytelling and translating complex and technical information into clear and understandable language for non-technical audiences. You feel comfortable working in fast-paced and variable work environments. You're able to apply critical thinking and use sound judgement to develop options, effectively communicate them, and provide valuable advice.

• 10-15 years' experience supported with professional and industry qualifications in an area relevant to statistics, data management, data analytics, data science, visual story-telling or other relevant field
• Ability to draw on either a highly specialised expertise in a specific area or a broad / general range of experience.
• Experience with designing and managing a portfolio of work and/or developing and delivering public health intelligence strategy, products and services
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing programme or projects across organisation function with multiple stakeholders
• Proven ability in engaging stakeholders with diverse needs and building collaborative networks of influence
• Broad familiarity with data analysis tools with a deep expertise in at least one recognised analysis tool (such as SQL, R or Python, R Shiny, Power BI, Qlik)
• Experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice, particularly in leading complex or contentious policy work and/or technical / digital product development.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now”. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 18 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via Anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.