Senior Advisor, Planning & Performance - Manukau - NPHS

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland is seeking a Senior Advisor, Planning and Performance to support the National Public Health Service with planning, performance reporting, and insights that inform strategic decisions.

You will coordinate the development of executive reports, analyze complex data to deliver meaningful insights, and partner with stakeholders across NPHS to drive improvements in reporting processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning, performance, reporting, or business improvement within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong analytical skills with data interpretation to support decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior leaders.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and improve organisational planning and performance reporting.
• Lead delivery of executive reporting with high-quality insights.
• Analyse complex data to provide meaningful insights.
• Support strategic planning and performance monitoring with NPHS.
• Translate complex information into clear recommendations and drive reporting improvements.

Skills

Planning & performance

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Strategic thinking

Continuous improvement

Executive briefing

Project coordination

Job description

Help shape planning and performance across the National Public Health Service

Deliver insights and reporting that support better health outcomes

Full-time, 9-month fixed-term contract starting in January 2027

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 Senior Advisor, Planning and Performance, you will play a key role in supporting the National Public Health Service (NPHS) Planning and Performance team through the coordination, development, and continuous improvement of organisational planning and performance reporting. You will lead the delivery of high-quality executive reporting, analyse complex data to provide meaningful insights, and work closely with stakeholders across NPHS to support strategic planning, performance monitoring, and informed decision-making. This role is well suited to an experienced professional who can translate complex information into clear recommendations, build strong working relationships, and drive improvements in reporting processes and systems.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, and work 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 are a strategic and analytical planning and performance professional with experience working in complex environments and delivering high-quality reporting, insights, and advice to support organisational objectives. You are confident working with data, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and translating complex information into clear, actionable recommendations. With strong relationship management skills and a continuous improvement mindset, you thrive in a collaborative environment and are motivated by contributing to better outcomes for communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

• Proven experience in planning, performance, reporting, or business improvement roles within a large and complex organisation


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights to support decision-making


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and briefing materials for senior leaders


• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels


• Highly organised, self-motivated, and committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality 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.

Location: North Island - Auckland - Manukau

Job Reference: HNZ/1946053