Principal Advisor, Strategy, Performance and Improvement - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

• Work from where you are
• Permanent, Full Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. 

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. 

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role 

The Principal Advisor will deliver timely, high-quality performance reporting to both internal and external stakeholders, while ensuring consistent and effective reporting across all business units. They will collaborate with the wider organisation to enhance Health New Zealand's overall performance reporting approach.

In addition, the role involves supporting the professional development of team members, conducting critical analysis of reporting across the organisation, and providing leadership, oversight, and strategic direction on key initiatives.

About you 

You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification or bring equivalent experience, ideally gained within the health sector or a government setting, with a sound understanding of public sector structures and processes. Your ability to think critically and apply insights effectively will be key to your success.

Your leadership experience will include designing and managing complex portfolios of work and resources, as well as preparing high-quality reports for Executive Leadership Teams and Boards. You will also demonstrate strong analytical skills, a capacity to quickly grasp new information, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely to a wide range of audiences.

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 11:59PM Sunday 30 November 2025. For further information, please contact Nicole Rickard on Nicole.Rickard@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. 

The position description for this role can be found attached to the advert on the Health New Zealand careers site. 

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

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.