• Auckland/Wellington based
• 2 year fixed term, full time

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

Are you an energetic, go to person, who thrives on a multi facetted portfolio of work where no one day may be the same but everything you do impacts the health workforce? If so this is the role for you!

The primary purpose of the role is to lead and/or support the development and delivery of health workforce initiatives/programmes that ensure our health and disability system has the right people with the right skills, in the right place at the right time to meet the changing and increasingly complex health needs of New Zealanders now and in the future.

The success of our Health Workforce Plan relies on effective planning, development, implementation and support. The Senior Advisor will be responsible for leading and supporting the translations of operational policy into initiatives and programmes of work providing oversight and input into their delivery, support and monitoring. The Senior Advisor will need to manage multiple workstreams and work within prescribed timeframes.

As Senior Advisor the role also includes robust reporting, ministerial servicing (Briefings, Ministerial, direct responses) support for OIAs/ Workplans and other Programme updates and/or meeting requests.

About you

You have advanced analytical and technical skills, with the ability to collect, assimilate and summarise raw data in a structured and methodical way. You are comfortable turning complex information into meaningful datasets that support robust analysis and informed decision-making.

You bring experience in developing and advising on complex planning processes, contributing to the successful implementation of high-impact initiatives. You are able to think strategically while maintaining strong attention to detail, ensuring plans are practical, achievable and well executed.

You are highly proficient in relevant data analysis and reporting tools, including Excel, Word and Power BI, or other comparable data handling applications. You use these tools confidently to produce clear, accurate and insightful reports.

You demonstrate strong organisational, planning and time management skills, enabling you to manage competing priorities, multitask effectively and adapt as requirements change. You take personal responsibility for delivery and are driven to achieve high-quality outcomes.

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 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at matt.kelly@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.