Principal Analyst, Health Workforce Information Programme, Health Equity - Planning, Funding and Outcomes

• Fixed-term, full time role based at any Health NZ location (ending 31^st Jan 2026)
• Lead the development and operation of Health NZ's Health Workforce Information Programme
• Reporting on workforce data for key pieces of work

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

As the Principal Analyst, you will be an expert in the content and design of the Health Workforce Information Programme (HWIP) data and supports Health New Zealand's workforce strategies with analysis and reporting. This will include lead and implement the HWIP roadmap, reporting on workforce data, including for regular and performance reporting, for ministerial briefs, and responses to Official Information Act requests and Parliamentary Questions.

You will be required to establish and maintain excellent working relationships across the motu, including with district and national teams in People Services, with Data Services, and with senior leadership teams.

About the Team & Service

The core HWIP team in Planning, Finding and Outcomes and works with colleagues in Data Services to manage data; with People Services colleagues in districts who manage and use the source payroll teams; and with other colleagues who rely on HWIP data to inform national strategies and reporting.

About you

As a Principal Analyst you will have experience leading the collection of data and inputting it into information databases, as well as working with key stakeholders to manage and improve the national workforce database, ensuring integrity accuracy and confidentiality of information.

You will have:

• Advanced skills in data management (SQL and Snowflake) and quality control
• Relevant experience with Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Qlik and R) and processes
• High level of experience in managing governance-level relationships, accountability and performance monitoring

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tracey Sutherland on Tracey.Sutherland@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi (staff) will be given preference and priority for this position.