SQL Specialist - People & Culture

• Work from anywhere in New Zealand
• Full time, fixed term until 18 December 2026

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 primary purpose of this role is to provide accurate and timely information from the Payroll, Human Resource Information System (HRIS), and other relevant systems. The role contributes to health workforce-related analysis by preparing detailed reports, undertaking in-depth analysis, and interpreting data to support strategic planning, benchmarking, process improvement, contract reporting, and utilisation review.

In addition to supporting HRIS and HR/Payroll processes, the role is responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance systems and processes, collaborating with key users, Information Services, and vendors to implement effective solutions. It also involves overseeing existing reporting and analysis of HRIS data provided by Finance, as well as conducting additional analysis, trend reporting, and data interpretation as needed. The position is required to produce ad hoc reports at both local and national levels to support decision-making and operational requirements.

About you 

You hold a tertiary qualification or bring more than five years of experience in this field. You're confident working with SQL SP and have a solid understanding of SSIS/RS, along with good working knowledge of Power BI. Your strong analytical and numerical skills enable you to interpret complex data and provide valuable insights that support effective decision-making.

You're an excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with key stakeholders and customers, fostering collaboration and trust. With experience analysing and documenting current and future states as well as business requirements, you bring a structured and thoughtful approach to process improvement.

You're also familiar with relevant payroll legislation and demonstrate solid operational knowledge of payroll practices, processes, and technology within New Zealand. This combination of technical capability and interpersonal skill enables you to deliver accurate, insightful, and reliable results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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 Sunday, 23 November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at matt.kelly@tewhatuora.govt.nz  

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