Job Description

• Wellington based on site | Full-time | Permanent
• WFH equipment contribution | Wellness allowance after 12 months
• Turn complex health data into actionable insights
• Midpoint of $105,270, dependent on experience

Ko tōu ake mahi - What you'll do

We're looking for 2 passionate Senior Analysts to oversee and direct key pieces of analysis and research, shape analytical practices, and deliver high-quality advice, reports and briefings summarising the findings from analysis. These are on-site positions

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 from a range of sources (including the Integrated Data Infrastructure, administrative data, and health surveys) 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.
• 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 ngā pūkenga ōu - What you'll bring

• Significant experience in an Analyst position, extracting and analysing data and information in R and SQL coding, and visualising information in different formats
• Interpretation of complex issues and information, and present findings clearly and concisely to a range of audiences (technical and non-technical)
• Critical thinking and sound judgement, develop options and think strategically
• A commitment to growing cultural capability (such as te reo, tikanga, matauranga Māori) and understanding its importance in our work context.
• Collaborative nature working closely with others in a team environment, paired with strong communication skills
• 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.

Ngā hua o tō mātou whare - What we bring

At Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora 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.

Our analytics teams play a crucial role by delivering data-driven insights to inform policy decisions that aim to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders. Our work includes both ad hoc data analytics and regular reporting, utilising a wide range of datasets, including health administrative data, health surveys, and drawing on the Stats NZ's Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI). We are part of a wider Group that leads data analytics at the Ministry.

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply Applications close on Monday 7^th April, 2025. 

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.