Senior Advisor - Performance, Reporting & Monitoring - Hauora Māori Service

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

The Senior Advisor will lead or support the delivery of Hauora Māori outcomes analysis by using data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions, and developing culturally aligned performance frameworks. They will contribute to a health outcomes framework, prepare reports for leadership, provide high-quality advice, and lead or support key projects to improve services and outcomes for whānau.

About the Team / Service / Location

As the Hauora Māori Service of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) our core role is to ensure New Zealanders have better and more timely access to health care. The devolution of resources and decision making to the regions ensures those closest to service users and whānau are involved in decisions on how healthcare is delivered. We are committed to ensuring our operating model is responsive to the needs of Māori.

About you

You bring extensive experience in data analysis and performance monitoring, with deep expertise in research and outcomes frameworks. Having held senior-level roles, you effectively support teams in service delivery, business transformation, and system-wide improvements. Your strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance in health ensures your work is culturally responsive and aligned with Māori health aspirations.

You will have :

• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in health research, public health, statistics or comparable experience
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, senior agency leaders, and Ministers
• Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with experience in the health sector considered an advantage

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 31 October 2025 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zerissa Ong on .

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

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Non-clinical - Funding and Planning - Funding and Planning

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