Health Data Analyst — Drive NZ Health Outcomes

Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance after 12 months

Job summary

The Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora in Wellington is seeking a data analyst to turn health data into insights that inform policy, planning and decision-making across Aotearoa. You will work with rich health and linked administrative datasets to answer questions about health outcomes and system performance.

Join a collaborative team that supports professional growth and flexible working arrangements. You will learn from experienced analysts and researchers, with coaching and development

Qualifications

• Curiosity and an interest in using data to solve real-world problems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work with data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights.
• Experience using, or a willingness to learn, tools such as SQL, R, or Python.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to explain information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Work with health and administrative datasets to support analysis and reporting.
• Identify trends, patterns, and insights from data to inform decision-making.
• Assist with statistical analysis, data preparation, and interpretation of results.
• Communicate findings clearly through reports, presentations, and visualisations.
• Build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to understand information needs and support better health outcomes.

Skills

Curiosity

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

SQL

R

Python

Job description

The Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora in Wellington is seeking a data analyst to turn health data into insights that inform policy, planning and decision-making across Aotearoa. You will work with rich health and linked administrative datasets to answer questions about health outcomes and system performance.

Join a collaborative team that supports professional growth and flexible working arrangements. You will learn from experienced analysts and researchers, with coaching and development