Analyst (12-month fixed term role)
About the Team
The Analysis team plays a crucial role in ensuring Pharmac and the wider health sector has trusted, timely and well‑interpreted business information to make high‑quality investment decisions that will create meaningful impacts on health outcomes for all New Zealanders.
The Focus of this Role
- Supporting our developing data analysis and analytics capability in our Medical Devices work programme. Tasks range from data cleaning and integrity checks to drawing insights.
- Contribute to regular Medical Devices Reporting.
- Investigate and advise on data quality issues that may arise from using the data. Ensure the integrity of data with intermittent quality checks.
- Supporting the forecast and calculation of $2.7 billion in Appropriations, $1 billion rebate calculations and maintaining related dataflows and checks.
- Various ad hoc data requests.
About You
You are an adaptable, can-do team player who is comfortable pivoting as priorities shift - no two days are the same. You thrive in an environment where flexibility and responsiveness are key, your mahi is appreciated and you are valued.
We are particularly interested in candidates with the following:
- Strong SQL skills.
- A proven track record investigating and resolving issues with underlying data
- Ability to identify, explore and analyse trends and patterns in data with a high attention to detail and enjoyment of problem‑solving
- A qualification in a quantitative, analytical or financial discipline
- A passion for continuous learning and improving analytical processes
- Familiarity with Health sector data (an advantage)
- Familiarity with QLIK Sense (an advantage)
About Pharmac Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga
At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.
We are a close-knit whānau with around 190 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.
Our values | ngā uruatanga, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:
Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand
Tūhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other
Wānanga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve
Māia - we challenge ourselves
Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future
Joining Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga
We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whānau we offer:
- Five weeks annual leave
- Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period
- An annual $500 hauora payment for eligible kaimahi
- Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross
- Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
- Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.
At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all staff with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Māori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our support network.
The base salary range for this position is $75,646 - $102,086 total remuneration. Most new starters are typically appointed up to the midpoint of the range, depending on the knowledge, skills and experience they bring to the role.
We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.
We will be reviewing applications as they come in and look forward to receiving yours.