Principal data analyst

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Principal Data Analyst - Investment Planning role
• Permanent, full-time role, flexible working and fully supported to balance your workplace and lifestyle
• Work from anywhere around the motu
• Opportunity to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environmentwithin Infrastructure and Investment

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The Infrastructure and Investment Group (IIG) enhances the health and disability system by leading investments through planning, prioritising, delivering, and monitoring health infrastructure projects.

The IIG manages this responsibility through several functions, including asset management, investment planning, facility design, programme and project management, and monitoring and assurance.

We are looking for a Principal Data Analyst, who through the analysis of data for all proposed investments, enables the national management and delivery of the multi-billion health infrastructure portfolio for Health New Zealand.

Mōu | About you

In this role, you will report to Group Manager National Infrastructure & Investment Planning and have oversight of the Infrastructure Investment plan database for Health NZ, including supporting the prioritisation of infrastructure investments, revisions of the plan, and developing options for funding and delivery of individual investments, and undertaking early-stage investment planning.

You will be responsible for the development and improvement of the systems for capturing, managing and reporting on health infrastructure investments, including coordination with the regions and other functions (such as Finance, Project Delivery, Asset Management, Hospital and Specialist Services, and Data and Digital).

To be successful in this role you will be agile, analytical and able to deal with complexity, and be willing to share your knowledge and expertise to support the growth of the team. And, you will have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and be able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders (interacting with regions, hospitals and a wide range of stakeholders).

This is an opportunity, where together - we can tackle one of the most critical infrastructure programmes in the country – bringing all our health facilities and hospitals up to a high standard, and ensuring equity for all New Zealanders.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Tertiary level qualification in a relevant area and/or appropriate experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Advanced in data analytics and management
• Microsoft Bi Skills and in-depth experience with different data management tools and the development of their application
• Experience in complex long term financial modelling at a National Level within Health Infrastructure.

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Belinda Peddie at

Health NZ reserves the right to close the advert at anytime, and or, based on sufficient applications received.