Senior Health Analyst - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full-time role based in Dunedin
• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Analyst role
• Provide support in a vital programme of work in the Planning, Funding and Outcome space
• 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
• As a Senior Health Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping health service performance and strategy through the extraction, collation and distribution of data, insights, and information, using both national data sets and a rich regional Data Warehouse.You will be able to lead advanced data analysis, modelling, and visualisation to inform decision-making across Hospital & Specialist Services, Commissioning, and other directorates. Your work will also support responses to parliamentary questions, OIA requests, and media inquiries, whilst contributing to continuous improvement and equity-focused initiatives.This is a unique opportunity to influence national health outcomes through evidence-based insights and collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.Through data analysis, we inform evidence-based decision-making, identify areas for improvement, enhance overall efficiency in the health system and provide accountability reporting to the public.
• About you
• With a background in data and analytics, you will have been responsible for delivering high quality, evidence-based, forward-focused insights using best practice approaches and methods. You will be committed to developing your analytical skills, and working within a broader team to produce, present and interpret data sets that support decision-makers. You will actively support and mentor other team members, sharing your knowledge to help build capability across the team.You will have :
• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Information Systems, Data Science, Statistics, Health Informatics) or 7–10 years' experience in intelligence analyst roles within large organisations
• Knowledge of New Zealand hospital datasets
• Advanced skills in PowerBI, SSRS, SQL, and / or SnowSQL
• Proven skills and knowledge in data manipulation / exploration, visualisation, and insight analysis
• Good understanding of data management, data warehouse or cloud data platforms
• Leadership experience and coaching skills including strong collaboration and relationship building
• Strong communication skills with an ability to interpret technical requirements
• Ability to produce and design best Business Intelligence solution for customers.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in healthPreferred experience also includes :
• Some knowledge or experience in Python or R
• Advanced Analytics skills (predictive analytics, forecasting, modelling)
• Experience in low-code or no-code BI tools or PBI service administration
• 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 : 59 PM Wednesday 26th November 2025
• . Forfurther information,please contact Jenita Spencer on
• We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.
• | Location : | Otago || Attachment : | (PDF, 282KB) Job Description (PDF, 288KB) Job Description |

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