Financial Analyst - Prevention Screening - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, All Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Influence national funding decisions through financial modelling and strategic analysis
• Work across prevention screening programmes to deliver equitable, data-driven outcomes
• Be part of a purpose-led organisation committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and better health for all

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 Financial Analyst provides financial and analytical expertise to support planning, forecasting, and monitoring of funding across all prevention screening programmes. This includes baseline budgets and programme-specific allocations for Breast, Bowel, Cervical, Antenatal and Childhood Screening, and other screening initiatives. The role ensures funding decisions are evidence-based, equitable, and aligned with organisational strategy, Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations, and Pae Ora principles.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (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 a highly capable and purpose-driven finance professional who brings strong analytical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering equitable outcomes within complex public sector environments. You are comfortable operating at scale, partnering with senior leaders, and using data-driven insights to influence decision-making and improve financial performance.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, with professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) desirable, alongside proficiency in financial systems and tools such as SAP and Power BI, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity
• Proven experience in financial modelling, forecasting, and managing multi–cost centre environments, ideally within the health sector or large-scale public sector organisations
• Strong ability to interpret complex financial and operational data, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership
• Demonstrated experience working with government funding processes, public sector accountability frameworks, and audit requirements, with knowledge of the machinery of government
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including experience building capability in others to understand and implement funding arrangements across national networks

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 Thursday, 25 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at maria.bennett1@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

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