Principal Advisor Digital Investment - Digital Health Strategy & Design

• Work anywhere in New Zealand
• Permanent, Full-time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Principal Advisor Digital Investment provides senior-level strategic advice and leadership to guide the oversight, planning, and performance of the Digital Services investment portfolio. This role plays a key part in ensuring that digital initiatives are aligned with business priorities and delivered within financial constraints, while also supporting long-term value and sustainability. Working closely with senior leaders, finance teams, government agencies, and Ministerial offices, the role helps drive informed decision-making, supports investment approvals, and strengthens investor confidence through robust performance monitoring and proactive portfolio management.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Principal Advisor Digital Investment role sits within the Digital Investment team, part of the wider Digital Health Strategy & Design function- a collaborative, forward-thinking group focused on stakeholder engagement and strategic investment. The team works closely with Regional Digital Directors, Clinical Informatics Directors, and other key partners to develop digital service roadmaps and adaptable solution designs. By leveraging specialist expertise and strong partnerships, the team ensures investment decisions deliver outcomes that are affordable, sustainable, and equitable across Health New Zealand.

About you

As a seasoned investment or financial advisor with experience working in large organisations either in health or government environments, you will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills to this role. You will posses a deep understanding of financial metrics,  risk assessment techniques, and be proficient in the use of financial modelling tools. You will also have the following skills and experience to support your success in the role:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in investment analysis, financial modeling, or a related field within a technology or financial services organization.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing complex investment projects or initiatives.
• Experience in evaluating and advising on technology investments, including venture capital, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• 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.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday 6^th July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tegan Gutry at tegan.gutry@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

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