Senior Performance Analyst - Planning, Purchasing and Performance - NPHS

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Join Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

We have the opportunity available to join our Planning, Performance and Purchasing team as a Senior Performance Analyst. This permanent, full-time role provides advice and analysis, research, and input into reports, requests and briefings. You will contribute to engagement with internal and external stakeholders (as agreed) to contribute to informed evidence-based recommendations and decisions to inform NPHS performance story.

The Senior Performance Analyst plays a critical role in enabling evidence-based, data-driven decision making and continuous improvement across the organisation. Leveraging advanced analytics skills and a deep understanding of the business, this position is responsible for developing insightful performance reporting, conducting analysis to identify opportunities, trends and risks, and partnering with leadership and operations teams to drive action on priorities.

Mōu | About you

You are someone with extensive experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice. Use your understanding of and ability to select, adapt and use a range of frameworks, principles, tools and methods and draw on experience to apply them appropriately to given issues.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification in fields such as public/population health, research, science, statistics, mathematics or other relevant field
• Knowledge of the machinery of government, and policy development, is preferred
• Drawing on 3 – 5 years of relevant performance experience, longer-term experience specific to the job and work demands, acquired over time including advanced experience in using analytical tools
• Understanding of kawa and tikanga and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi & some experience working in partnership with iwi & Māori communities
• Able to build constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders to build a sound understanding of their operational environment and context

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever - changing world

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific, and Disabled People.

 Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Elismha Lubbe Elismha.Lubbe@tewhatuora.govt.nz