Investment Analyst - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

Investment Analyst - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

• Full-time, fixed-term for 12 months covering parental leave, based anywhere in New Zealand
• Contribute to shaping investment and funding decisions that impact Aotearoa's health system
• Provide high-quality data analysis and insights to support equitable health outcomes

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 an Investment Analyst, you'll play an integral role in supporting Health New Zealand's commissioning and investment planning activities. Working within the Planning, Funding and Outcomes directorate, you will provide analytical and statistical insights that help shape national and regional investment decisions. Your work will inform service design, cost modelling, performance monitoring, and long-term planning — all focused on improving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. You'll work alongside commissioning teams to develop analytical tools, interpret complex datasets, and communicate key insights that enable data-driven decision‑making.

About the Service

You'll be part of a collaborative team of analysts and advisors who provide critical insights and intelligence to guide evidence‑based investment and commissioning decisions. The team's work supports the design, delivery, and evaluation of services that improve health outcomes and strengthen system performance across Aotearoa.

About you

You are an analytical thinker who enjoys solving complex problems and turning data into meaningful stories. You have a strong technical background in data analysis, modelling, or statistical reporting, and you can translate your findings into insights that support strategic and operational decision‑making.

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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 2 November 2025 . For further information, please contact Nicole Rickard on

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

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

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