Principal Advisor, HSS Funder - Planning, Funding & Outcomes at Te Whatu Ora, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Full-time, permanent role based in Wellington.
• Provide intellectual leadership using evidence from across the NZ health system and other jurisdictions to improve the programme of work being undertaken by the HSS Funder.
• Work with the Director, Funding - Hospitals to make a difference.

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 Principal Advisor to the Director, you will champion the development, implementation and communication of HSS Funder programmes of work, working with the wider Planning, Funding and Outcomes Business Unit and Regions to deliver. You will directly support the Director, Funding – Hospitals to ensure the strategies that inform the work programmes are well informed by evidence and the intellectual leadership of those across the organisation.  You will work closely with the Director, General Managers and subject matter experts to enhance the overall implementation of programmes.

About you

You will be a systems and strategic thinker capable of working alongside the Director, Funding - Hospitals.

We're looking for someone who can establish trusted relationships, navigate multiple programmes of work, and provide thoughtful and strategic advice.

Your ability to synthesise information, provide clarity and communicate effectively with executive leaders will be paramount in this role.

You will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive and comparable relevant experience.
• The ability to collaborate to provide high-quality written communications.
• Experience as a Principal, considering both strategic and operational needs.
• A strategic outlook with the ability to analyse large and complex issues.

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 22 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.