Business Performance Analyst

New Zealand Government Joba; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern in Dunedin is seeking a Business Performance Analyst to support financial sustainability, service improvement and operational performance. You will turn complex data into actionable insights and partner with leaders to drive outcomes across Hospital and Specialist Services.

The role involves developing reports and dashboards, managing project plans, and facilitating evidence-based decision making in a fast-paced health system.

Qualifications

• Analytical role focusing on operational, financial and workforce data.
• Ability to present insights to non-technical audiences.
• Experience turning data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse operational, financial and service data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop reports, dashboards and visualisations to provide clear insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data storytelling

Power BI

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Job description

# Business Performance Analyst at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Business Performance Analyst****Dunedin****Salary $80,637 - $100,796 + Kiwisaver*** **Full-time, 12-month fixed-term opportunity*** **1.0 FTE (40hrs per week)**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**Join Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora as a Business Performance Analyst and play a key role in supporting financial sustainability, service improvement, and operational performance across Hospital and Specialist Services.Working alongside the District Efficiency and Improvement Lead, you'll turn complex operational, financial and workforce data into meaningful insights that support financial sustainability, service performance and better outcomes for our communities.* Analyse operational, financial and service data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.* Develop reports, dashboards and visualisations that provide clear, actionable insights for leaders and clinicians.* Support improvement initiatives from initial analysis through to implementation and benefits realisation.* Maintain project plans, action logs, risks and milestones to keep key programmes on track.* Investigate demand, capacity, productivity and performance challenges to support evidence-based decision making.* Contribute to workshops, performance reviews and improvement activities that enhance healthcare delivery across the district.**About you**You are a highly analytical and organised professional who enjoys turning data into meaningful insights. With strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach, you're comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and translating complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.* Bring experience analysing complex operational or business data and presenting insights to non-technical audiences.* Have strong reporting and visualisation skills, ideally with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.* Thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing detailed analytical work with competing priorities and deadlines.* Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, with experience supporting projects, tracking actions, risks and milestones.* Build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with clinical, operational and corporate teams to achieve shared outcomes.**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. **Salary range** This role belongs to the Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora APEX MECA. Professional lead salaries are by negotiation.**How to Apply**To apply please click “**apply now**.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by **Sunday 1 November 2025.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact James via: [e-mail]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*