Senior Health Analyst at Te Whatu Ora, Nelson / Marlborough

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full-time role based in Nelson/Marlborough
• Use data and insights to directly support better health outcomes for local communities
• Work closely with clinical, operational and senior leaders to influence real decisions

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Health Analyst to provide high-quality analytics and insights that support decision-making across hospital and specialist services, and wider system partners in the Nelson/Marlborough region.

As a Senior Health Analyst, you will provide expert analytics advice related to health service activity and performance, supporting timely and informed strategic responses to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, the Ministry of Health and external partners.

You will lead complex data analysis and reporting, producing high-quality insights using data from national collections, regional and district sources. A key part of the role is translating complex data into clear, meaningful information that supports operational, clinical and strategic decision-making.

You will also:

• Undertake exploratory analysis to identify patterns and trends in health service data
• Lead data analysis for Official Information Act (OIA), parliamentary and media requests
• Develop and maintain performance monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Create compelling visualisations and dashboards using modern business intelligence tools
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver customer-focused reporting and evidence-based advice
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data quality, processes and analytical tools
• Ensure all work aligns with equity priorities and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations

This role sits within the Health Analytics function and works closely with hospital and specialist services, commissioning teams and national partners.

About you

You are an experienced analytics professional who enjoys working with complex data and influencing decision-making through high-quality insight.

You will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. data science, statistics, business analysis or business insights)
• Significant experience (typically 7–10 years) in analytics or business intelligence roles
• Strong knowledge of analytical methods, data modelling and performance reporting
• Advanced experience with visualisation and analytical tools (e.g. Power BI, Qlik, SQL, Excel)
• Experience translating complex information for non-technical audiences
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Experience implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action and a commitment to Māori health equity
• Knowledge of the health sector and government environment (preferred)

You will also bring strong judgement, a collaborative approach and a genuine drive to improve outcomes for communities.

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 Monday 16 February 2026. For further information, please contact Nicole Rickard on Nicole.Rickard@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.