Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Principal Analyst role
- Location: National or Regional NPHS office
- Permanent, Full-Time
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
NPHS provides bowel, breast, and cervical cancer health screening programmes across Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as screening programmes during pregnancy and for newborns. These programmes are vital interventions for the identification of cancers and other conditions, so that people can get the information they need to manage these conditions earlier - Screening – Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora .
We have 2 opportunities available to join the National Public Health Service (NPHS) Intelligence Directorate as a Principal Analyst in the Screening team. This is a permanent, full-time role. This role provides strong technical or professional subject matter expertise, data analysis activities and interpretation. You would lead engagement with stakeholders to deliver evidence-based recommendations and decisions. You would provide leadership, programme and/or project management oversight and direction on key pieces of work to deliver quality public health intelligence products and services.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The NPHS within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.
About you
You are someone with relevant experience in continuous improvement, or developing and implementing new processes, tools, and frameworks across teams. You're equipped with strong communication skills, with experience in using data storytelling and translating complex and technical information into clear and understandable language for non-technical audiences. You feel comfortable working in fast-paced and variable work environments. You're able to apply critical thinking and use sound judgement to develop options, effectively communicate them, and provide valuable advice.
- 10-15 years' experience supported with professional and industry qualifications in an area relevant to statistics, data management, data analytics, data science, visual story-telling or other relevant field
- Ability to draw on either a highly specialised expertise in a specific area or a broad / general range of experience
- Experience with designing and managing a portfolio of work and/or developing and delivering public health intelligence strategy, products and services
- Experience of successfully developing and implementing programme or projects across organisation function with multiple stakeholders
- Proven ability in engaging stakeholders with diverse needs and building collaborative networks of influence
- Broad familiarity with data analysis tools with a deep expertise in at least one recognised analysis tool (such as SQL, R or Python, R Shiny, Power BI, Qlik)
- Experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice, particularly in leading complex or contentious policy work and/or technical / digital product development
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 Tuesday 12 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via Anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.