Health Intelligence Analyst

• Located at Auckland City Hospital, Grafton
• Permanent, part-time (64 hours per fortnight)
• Influence operational and strategic decision-making through advanced analytics and actionable insights
• Work alongside senior clinical, operational and executive leaders to improve health outcomes and patient flow

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

Opportunity to join the Hospital Operations Directorate as a Health Intelligence Analyst, supporting operational, clinical and executive leaders through high-quality analytics and data-driven insights.

You will transform complex operational data into actionable intelligence that supports decision-making, service improvement, patient flow, performance monitoring and equitable health outcomes. The role includes forecasting, predictive analytics, business case development, service evaluation and performance reporting across Hospital Operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering operational intelligence and decision support
• Developing forecasting and predictive analytics models
• Supporting performance monitoring and service evaluation
• Translating complex data into meaningful recommendations
• Building trusted relationships with operational, clinical and executive stakeholders
• Contributing to continuous improvement and organisational change initiatives

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About the Team/Service

The Hospital Operations Directorate plays a critical role in ensuring Te Toka Tumai Auckland operates safely, efficiently and effectively while supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. This role forms part of a growing Health Intelligence function focused on improving operational performance through evidence-based decision-making and innovative analytical solutions.

Aotearoa’s health system is in an exciting period of transformation, underpinned by the vision of Pae Ora / Healthy Futures. Together, we’re creating a more equitable, accessible, and people-centred health system that works for everyone.

About you

You are an experienced analyst who enjoys turning data into insight and insight into action.

Essential requirements:

• Current legal rights to live and work in New Zealand.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Statistics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Health Sciences, Public Health, Economics or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years' experience in analytics, intelligence, healthcare analytics or a similar field.
• Advanced SQL capability, including data modelling and complex query development.
• Experience using Power BI or similar visualisation tools.
• Proven ability to translate complex business problems into analytical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience presenting analytical findings to senior leaders.

Desirable:

• Experience in healthcare operations
• Forecasting and predictive modelling experience
• Experience with Python, R or similar analytical programming languages
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and population health approaches

About the location

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and offers an outstanding lifestyle, combining world-class healthcare, diverse communities, vibrant culture, and easy access to beaches, islands, and outdoor activities.

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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 Belinda Peddie – belinda.peddie@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as they are received and may progress suitable candidates through the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Health New Zealand reserves the right to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified or a sufficient number of applications be received.