Principal Analyst - Prevention - NPHS (Fixed Term)

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

We have the opportunity available to join the National Public Health Service (NPHS) Prevention Directorate as a Principal Analyst in the National Cancer Screening Programmes team. This is a fixed term, full-time role.

Principal Analysts are senior roles in Health NZ, with strong subject matter expertise, writing and relationship skills and capable of leading a portfolio of work. This role is specific to providing leadership, oversight and direction on key pieces of work that will deliver on :

• The Prevention Data Platform, and

You will play a leading role in the development of technical and data-related advice for BreastScreen Aotearoa (in terms of supporting Te Puna rollout), additional screening programmes, and the Prevention Directorate, and the wider organisation as a whole, to contribute to the agenda-setting activities of Health NZ and other agencies, particularly those with policy-setting responsibilities for Health.

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

You are someone with relevant experience in delivering data warehousing and enabling a broad range of analyses, reports and data visualisations. Seen as a thought leader and seasoned professional, you bring experience in the operationalisation of analytical tooling and process to realise business value.

You're equipped with strong communication skills, with experience in using data storytelling and translating complex and technical information into clear and understandable language for non-technical audiences. You feel comfortable working in fast-paced and variable work environments. You're able to apply critical thinking and use sound judgement to develop options, effectively communicate them, and provide valuable advice.

• Needs to draw on extensive specialised work experience typically supported with professional qualifications –– 5-10 years
• Experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice, particularly in leading complex or contentious policy work
• Leadership experience, including designing and managing a portfolio of work, and resources
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• Excellent analytical skills combined with an ability to quickly assimilate new information, and to write and talk about complex issues

Working for 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 Wednesday, 26 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via

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

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