Senior Analyst Insights and Modelling | Wellington
Category: | Analyst |
Position Type: | Ongoing - Full Time |
Attachments: | Senior Analyst Insights and Modelling FINAL (002).pdf (PDF, 149KB) Job Specification |
Application Close Date: | 14-Feb-2025 |
Job Description
- Wellington based | Full-time | Permanent
- WFH equipment contribution | Wellness allowance after 12 months
- Salary midpoint of $105,270 actual salary dependent on your experience
Ko ake mahi - What you'll do
We're looking for a passionate Senior Analyst to lead research, shape analytical practices, and deliver high-quality data visualizations. In this role, you'll turn complex health data into actionable insights that inform key decisions across the health system.
- Use statistical models, data science methods, and business intelligence tools to analyse large health datasets and extract meaningful insights.
- Review existing processes, recommend enhancements, and implement best practices to ensure high-quality and reliable data across the health system.
- Synthesize complex data into actionable insights and communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the information is accessible and tailored to different audiences
- Create compelling visualizations, dashboards, and reports to illustrate trends, impacts, and key insights, helping inform policy decisions and strategic planning.
- Ensure high-quality responses to Ministerial requests, OIA requests, and parliamentary questions – Deliver timely, accurate, and data-driven responses to official information requests, supporting transparency and accountability in the health sector.
- Build strong relationships across the Ministry, health sector, government, and external stakeholders – Collaborate with policymakers, data teams, and healthcare providers to ensure alignment in analytical approaches and data-driven decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement of analytical processes, tools, and frameworks – Identify and implement new methodologies, tools, and automation solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and impact in workforce analytics and health data reporting.
Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and or equivalent experience
- Significant experience extracting and analysing data and information in R and SQL coding
- Critical thinking and sound judgement, in particular, the ability to analyse information, develop options and think strategically.
- Extensive experience in visualising information in different formats
- Extensive experience in presenting complex information to suit a variety of audiences (technical and non-technical)
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills, and experience in data visualisation, including the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
Ko wai mātou - About us
At Manatū Hauora – Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.
The Insights and Modelling team are responsible for promoting and providing high-quality analytics and statistical modelling to better inform strategy and decision-making in the health system.
Ko mātou me tō matou whare - What we bring
Unlock your career potential at Manatū Hauora, where you'll discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We're not just a workplace; we're a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora, diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority, with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.
Ngā Uaratanga – Our values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.
- Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
- Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
- Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
- Kōkiri ngātahi (Listen on Māori Dictonary.com Kōkiri + ngātahi) - we connect and work together collectively towards a common purpose.
Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply
To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website. Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team at recruitment@health.govt.nz. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand. For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.
Applications close on Friday 14th February. We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date.
We are not utilising recruitment agencies at this time. If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so directly through our careers page.
All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application via email. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check.
We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.