Health Analytics Manager at Te Whatu Ora, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent Full-time role based in the Waitematā
• Lead and develop a high-performing analytics team delivering meaningful insights that support strategic and operational decision-making across the region.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to turn complex data into meaningful health insights and outcomes.

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 Health Analytics Manager for Waitemata district, you will be responsible for leading a team of analysts that deliver valuable, high-impact data and insights for the district and region.

We are searching for someone who can focus on:

• Leading and growing the team to provide quality analysis and insights, turning our data into a meaningful story for our key district and regional decision-makers. Advocating for equitable health outcomes by use of analytics.
• Strengthen our analytical assets, driving the use of scalable, reusable outputs, embracing new technology and opportunities. Ensuring appropriate data governance is in place

On a typical day, you will coordinate data and analytics requests, support stakeholders in interpreting insights, mentor analysts, manage data quality and privacy risks, and ensure appropriate access to trusted health information.

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the health outcomes of New Zealanders while leading cutting-edge analytics initiatives.

About the Team/Service

Waitemata is a secondary provider of clinical services and runs a complex data environment.  The team has built strong relationships with key clinical managers and clinician stakeholders.  Your focus is on the district but participating in regional and national analytical work. You will be part of Health NZ's national health analytics directorate, collaborating with peers across the motu.  Based in North Shore, Auckland, this role also offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance collaboration with autonomy.

About you

As a Health Analytics Manager, you are a highly skilled and experienced analytics leader who combines technical expertise with strategic insight and exceptional communication skills. You are confident working with senior stakeholders, including government agencies and organisational leaders, and have a proven ability to guide teams, influence strategy, and implement innovative solutions. You thrive on working in a complex environment, navigating evolving and ambiguous requirements.

You bring a blend of technical and management skills, including:

• Proven experience for a minimum of 5 years leading an analytics team
• Extensive experience and understanding of the health sector
• Advanced expertise in data analytics using tools such as SQL, Python, PowerBI, Qlik, and Excel.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical insights clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Leadership, mentoring, and coaching experience, fostering high-performing and capable teams.
• Strategic, solution-focused thinking with the ability to balance long-term objectives and urgent priorities.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, equity, and culturally safe practices in analytics and reporting.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and resilient, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative and proactive, driving continuous improvement in data processes, tools, and organisational insights.

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 14 June 2026. For further information, please contact Lynda Francis on Lynda.Francis@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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.