Senior Analyst

Overview Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time. 4.4 weeks annual leave and a wellness allowance after 12 months. Midpoint salary of $108,452 dependent on experience. Ko tōu ake mahi - What you’ll do This Senior Analyst role is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the performance of New Zealand's health system. You’ll lead high-impact analytical work that provides insight into the performance of the health system and Crown entities, transforming complex data into clear, decision-ready advice for senior leaders and Ministers. Beyond delivering analysis, you’ll help shape the tools and approaches that underpin effective monitoring, while strengthening analytical capability and driving continuous improvement. Responsibilities Lead end-to-end analytical work programmes, from scoping through to delivery of insights and advice. Extract and analyse data (using tools like R, SQL, Snowflake, Qlik and Power BI) to generate clear, actionable insights. Support and guide other analysts, sharing expertise and lifting team capability. Identify opportunities to improve monitoring approaches, tools, and frameworks across the system. What you’ll bring Advanced analytical experience, including working with complex datasets and modern data tools. Strong track record of influencing decisions through high-quality insights and advice. Ability to lead workstreams and provide guidance to others. Strategic thinking, sound judgement, and confidence operating in ambiguous environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including with senior leaders. What we bring Discover opportunities for personal and professional growth within a collaborative environment. A supportive workplace culture that values well-being and work-life balance. An inclusive and respectful environment welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. Notes The Ministry of Health is the steward of the New Zealand health system and lead advisor to Government on health. Our role is to create an environment where all New Zealanders are supported to stay well and where all parts of the health system are supported to operate at their best. #J-18808-Ljbffr