Data Analyst - Pacific Health - Manukau

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Data Analyst role
• Collaborative team that values professionalism, trust, and your ability to get things done
• Permanent, full-time position based in Manukau

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

As a Data Analyst you will provide subject matter expertise, data analysis and interpretation, writing and communication skills in areas of technical or professional expertise. We have a full-time opportunity available in the Intelligence & Insights Team – Pacific Health.

You will provide technical advice; data collation, modelling, analysis and interpretation; research activities, and input into reports, requests and briefings. Also, engage with internal and external stakeholders (as agreed) to contribute to informed evidence-based recommendations and decisions.

About the Team

The Intelligence & Insights team is the specialist lead for Pacific operational analytics within the national Pacific Health directorate. The team delivers high quality, decision grade insights that combine robust population data with lived experience to support improved health outcomes for Pacific communities.  Through our work, the Pacific Health Group supports improved health outcomes for Pacific communities, working in partnership with Pacific providers and Pacific hospital teams. 

About you

You are someone who is experienced in using qualitative or quantitative research/evaluation techniques, practices and principles. You're experienced in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options, provide advice and identify technical requirements.

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification i.e. bachelor's degree or equivalent in pacific health, information technology, healthcare informatics, statistics or related field.
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• Relevant experience in data analysis, reporting, and decision support, ideally within a health or Pacific health context.
• Experience in key data analytics tools including Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Qlik and Snowflake is required to support data extraction, analysis, visualization, and reporting.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and synthesise complex health data to inform decision‑making, performance improvement, and equitable health outcomes.
• Experience of living and working within Pacific cultural contexts and environments and the ability to bring a deep understanding of Pacific world views. Ability to integrate that understanding into the production of analytics and insights, as well as stakeholder relationships.

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, 29 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at Maria.Bennett1@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz