Manager - Business Finance, Analytics and Insights at Te Whatu Ora, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Permanent, full-time position based on the North Shore, Auckland (Waitemata)

Lead a high-performing finance, analytics, and insights function in one of New Zealand's largest organisations.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is transforming the way healthcare is delivered by empowering regional decision-making and moving away from a centralised model. With an $27bn annual budget, a $16bn asset base, and 85,000 dedicated staff, we aim to deliver high-quality, accessible care to all New Zealanders.  Health NZ is split into four regions: Northern, covering the north of the North Island, Te Manawa Taki, covering Waikato and the midland districts, Central | Ikaroa, covering the lower North Island and Te Waipounamu, covering the South Island.

Our Northern region, the largest and most diverse, serves nearly two million people across urban and rural communities. It includes four districts: Te Tai Tokerau Northland, Waitemata, Te Toka Tumai Auckland, and Counties Manukau.

About the Role

As the Manager, Business Finance, Analytics and Insights, you'll lead the Business Finance, Analytics, and Insights function at Waitematā, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and business intelligence. This is a key leadership role where you'll be responsible for maintaining strong financial integrity, enabling data-driven decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.

You'll work closely with the Group Manager Finance and senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and key conduit for financial insights. Your team will deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful reporting, while also developing innovative dashboards and analytics to support operational and strategic outcomes. Alongside this, you'll lead and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, high performance, and continuous improvement.

About you

As an experienced finance leader, you'll bring a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and strategic thinking.

• Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) with a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Extensive experience in senior financial management roles, including team leadership.
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at a senior level.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with experience driving innovation in financial reporting, analytics, or systems.

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 3rd May 2026. For further information, please contact Nicole Rickard on Nicole.Rickard@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

The full position description is available on the Health New Zealand Careers site.

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.