Pacific Intelligence Analyst - Pacific Public Health - NPHS

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Use your analytical expertise to help shape better public health outcomes for Pacific peoples

• Turn complex data and information into meaningful intelligence that informs decisions and action

• Work collaboratively across Pacific Public Health to strengthen evidence-informed planning and priorities

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 Pacific Intelligence Analyst, you will play an important role in strengthening Pacific public health intelligence across the National Public Health Service. You will bring together and analyse information from a range of sources, translating complex data into clear, meaningful insights that support evidence-informed decision-making, planning and action to improve health outcomes for Pacific peoples.

Working collaboratively with Pacific Public Health teams and partners, you will help identify emerging issues, trends and opportunities, and contribute to intelligence products that inform public health priorities and responses. This is an opportunity to combine your analytical capability with a strong understanding of Pacific communities and contexts, helping ensure Pacific perspectives and evidence are reflected in public health intelligence and decision-making.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora works 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.

About you

You will be an experienced analyst who can turn complex information into clear, practical insights that support better public health outcomes for Pacific peoples. You will bring strong analytical and communication skills, alongside an understanding of Pacific communities, perspectives and contexts. You will be comfortable working collaboratively across teams and building trusted relationships to support evidence-informed decision-making.

You will bring:

• Experience analysing, interpreting and presenting complex data and information

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills

• The ability to translate technical information into clear, accessible insights for different audiences

• An understanding of Pacific health, communities, cultures and contexts

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders

• A commitment to improving health equity and outcomes for Pacific peoples

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 Wednesday, 28 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at maria.bennett1@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz