Senior Health Analyst - Planning, Funding and Outcomes

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
* ** Permanent, full-time role based in Christchurch | Two Positions Available**
* ** 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 Power

BI, 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 health

Preferred 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.
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* How to Apply

** To apply, please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by
** 11:59PM Sunday, 22 February 2026**.For further information,please contact Jenita Spencer on Jenita.

Spencert.nz.
*** We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.***|

Location:

| Canterbury || Attachment: | (PDF, 288KB)

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