Principal Analyst - Major Projects - Protection - Nphs

About the Role

We have the opportunity available to join the National Public Health Service (NPHS) Protection team as a Principal Analyst in the Major Projects team.

This is a fixed-term, full-time role.

The primary purpose of the role is to support the Surveillance Migration Project.

This will require the provision of strong technical and professional subject matter expertise resulting in the building of surveillance dashboards.

The end goal of this project is to ensure there are surveillance insights available to allow the roll of the NDMS system.

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

Our preferred candidate will have :

• Data leadership experience, blending strategic thinking with technical expertise.

You're driven by the opportunity to influence decision-making and achieve better outcomes.

• Expertise in data visualization tools and techniques for creating compelling dashboards and actionable insights.
• Expertise in business intelligence tools like PowerBI, Snowflake, R, along with proficiency in SQL and UI / UX skills.

An ideal candidate will also have the ability to turn requirements into technical solution options.

• Skills in building and maintaining relationships to understand business needs and communicate data driven solutions.
• 10+ years' experience supported with qualifications in an area relevant to statistics, data management, data analytics, data science with a deep understanding of how to use analytics to create business value.

Working for Health New Zealand

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.

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 Maori, 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 25 September 2025 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at

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