Join Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity Population Health Gain provides trusted pragmatic advice to health system decision makers with an evidence based, intelligence driven and whole of system approach to improve population level outcomes.
In this role, your primary purpose will be to understand the various populations Te Whatu Ora uses (e.g. census, APC, HSU) and develop standards for their appropriate use across the sector. You will also be involved in developing a programme of work in the application of population data to modelling equitable changes to the health system in the context of factors such as ethnicity and socioeconomic status.
On a day to day basis, you will undertake analysis of population structures and trends, and will use this data to understand the impact of this on health and equity outcomes. You will be responsible for communicating and disseminating this data and your findings to stakeholders within Te Whatu Ora, ensuring that any advice and recommendations support equitable health outcomes for Maori and other priority populations.
Mou | About you You will have experience using demographic data, with a background or interest health, and ideally in equity. You will be an analytical and enthusiastic person who is able to think critically and strategically to solve problems and prioritise objectives in your work.
You will be required to work and communicate with a range of teams and audiences in this role so you will need to be an excellent communicator who is able to engage with stakeholders across the organisation and sector. Your stakeholders will range in their understanding of population concepts and data, so it is vital that you're able to communicate in a way that is relevant to, and can be understood, by your audience.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification. An understanding of the Maori Data Governance Model (Te Kahui Raraunga) or willingness to develop in this area. Experience in the use of the health service user dataset. Experience in the use of national collections datsets. Skills in using statistical software (e.g. SAS, R). Experience using and analysing data from the New Zealand Census and associated population estimates and projections. Experience in collating, cleaning, assembling and analysing data, and producing appropriate reports and summaries. Experience in assessing for error and limitations in data and using statistical methods to supplement missing data. Experience at drawing on a range of inputs including evidence from a range of sources. Ka kawea e koe | You will bring: A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth Ko te mahi e tika ana mo te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever-changing world Health New Zealand supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to 'work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.
Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.
Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means 'the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.
We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific and Disabled People.
To matou whakahaere ki te tika, te rereketanga, me te whai wahi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Kim Madden
