Senior Analyst - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

• Permanent Full-time role based in the Bay of Plenty
• Work on regional and nationally significant priorities that directly influence healthcare planning and delivery across the motu
• Join a collaborative, supportive team that values innovation, continuous improvement and professional growth

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

In this senior role, you'll provide strategic analytics advice and high-quality insights to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora directorates, particularly Hospital & Specialist Services and Commissioning, along with key external stakeholders including Parliament, the Ministry of Health, and the media.

Working in a fast-paced and highly visible environment, you'll lead complex analysis and reporting that supports responses to parliamentary questions, Official Information Act (OIA) requests, media enquiries, and strategic organisational priorities. Your ability to turn complex data into meaningful insights will directly support evidence-based decision-making and contribute to improving health outcomes.

You'll work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, develop customer-focused reporting solutions, and provide trusted advice on health service activity and performance. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic direction, lead business intelligence initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement across systems, tools, and reporting frameworks.

As a senior member of the team, you'll also provide leadership across projects, mentor colleagues, contribute to quality assurance processes, and help foster a collaborative, high-performing environment.

About the Team/Service

You'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team that delivers trusted analytics, reporting, and performance insights to leaders and stakeholders across the health system. The team plays an important role in supporting strategic decision-making and providing transparent, evidence-based information to both internal and external audiences.

We value innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning, and pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where people can grow their expertise and contribute meaningful work.

About you

You are highly experienced analytics professional with a strong strategic mindset and a passion for using data to drive better outcomes. You thrive in complex environments, can confidently engage with senior stakeholders, and can communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

You will bring:
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business analysis, business insights, data science, statistics, or a related field
• 7-10 years' experience in analytics, reporting, or business intelligence roles within large and complex organisations
• A strong understanding of analytics principles and how data can create business and customer value
• Advanced experience using tools such as Power BI, Qlik, SQL, and Excel
• Expertise in data visualisation, dashboard development, data modelling, and integrating complex datasets
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into practical reporting and analytical solutions
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and provide evidence-based advice
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the confidence to present and defend recommendations
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of others within a team

Working at 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 11:59PM Sunday 6 September 2026. For further information, please contact Lynda Francis on Lynda.Francis@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.