Investment Planner - Infrastructure and Investment Group at Te Whatu Ora, Central

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Full-time, permanent position 
• Based in Te Ikaroa | Central Region  

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 

Join the Infrastructure and Investment Group (IIG) as an Investment Planner and help shape the Central Region's future infrastructure investment programme. 

Reporting to the Regional Manager Capital Planning, this role supports the development, prioritisation and ongoing management of the region's capital investment pipeline and capital plan. You will assess investment proposals, identify emerging requirements and provide clear advice on priorities, affordability, timing and sequencing.  

The position has an important role in developing and reviewing Investment Briefs and Business Cases. This will include undertaking feasibility analysis, options assessment, multi-criteria analysis, cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment to support robust investment decisions. You will bring together financial, operational and technical information and translate it into clear advice and persuasive documents for decision-makers.  

Working closely with Delivery, Asset Management, Finance, Health and Safety, Data and Digital, and district, regional and national teams, you will ensure capital planning is informed by reliable evidence and considers asset condition, infrastructure risk, compliance requirements, service demand, resilience and available funding. 

About the Team/Service/Location 

The IIG team are focused on delivering optimised infrastructure investments that support the transformation of New Zealand's health system. Giving support, oversight and assurance across projects and programmes, they understand that safe, fit for purpose health facilities, sites and equipment are essential for a well-functioning health system that improves the health of all New Zealanders. 

This position is based within the Central Region and works across a broad network of regional and national stakeholders. The role contributes to a coordinated and evidence-based investment approach that supports sustainable health infrastructure and better outcomes for communities. 

About you 

A strong background in capital investment planning, business analysis, financial analysis or business case development will enable you to add value from the outset. You can evaluate complex proposals, consider competing priorities and provide practical, well-reasoned recommendations. 

Skilled at drawing together information from different sources, you can identify key risks, benefits and trade-offs without losing sight of the wider strategic context. Your written communication is clear and compelling, particularly when presenting complex financial, technical or operational information to varied audiences. 

Building trusted relationships comes naturally, and you are comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams and engaging with people at different levels of an organisation. A considered and organised approach will help you manage several priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality. 

You will bring 

• A bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, engineering or another relevant discipline
• At least six years' experience in investment planning, business analysis, performance analysis, business case writing, financial analysis or a related role with a capital investment focus
• Experience supporting the development, prioritisation and management of a multi-year capital investment pipeline or portfolio in the cntext of public funding and optimising value wbile delivering on the needs of our clinicsl colleagues
• Experience developing, contributing to or assuring business cases and investment proposals
• Strong business analysis skills, including options analysis, multi-criteria analysis, cost-benefit analysis, financial reporting or financial modelling
• The ability to assess complex financial, operational and technical information and provide clear recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise advice, briefings and presentations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• An understanding of financial and business reporting concepts and public investment frameworks
• Experience in an infrastructure, construction, public-sector or health environment would be advantageous
• Experience with tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL or statistical software would be beneficial. 

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 29 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shannon Elder at shannon.elder@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.