Support clinicians, operational leaders, and funders to understand population health trends, across the full data lifecycleWe’re looking for a Data Analyst / Business Analyst to help turn complex health data into clear, actionable insights that support better care for patients and communities.

About the Role: This is a hands-on role at the intersection of data, systems, and decision-making, combining technical delivery with strong analytical thinking.

A key focus of the role is working with health data and systems, translating complex clinical and operational information into meaningful insights that can drive real-world improvements.

We offer a remote-first, flexible working environment, focused on impact and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities: You’ll work across the full data lifecycle, from raw data through to insight:

• Build and maintain automated data pipelines integrating data from clinical systems and national collections
• Use Python and SQL to clean, transform, and prepare data for analysis
• Manage and optimise a PostgreSQL-based data environment and underlying data structures
• Develop dashboards and reporting that support clinical decision-making and operational performance
• Deliver regular reporting to internal stakeholders and health sector partners
• Monitor and improve data quality, identifying issues and working collaboratively to resolve them
• Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences
• Support population health and equity analysis, identifying trends and opportunities to improve outcomes
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements and ensure data solutions meet real-world needs

This is a role where you’ll see a direct connection between your work and improvements in healthcare delivery.

About You: You’re curious, practical, and comfortable working with both data and people. You enjoy solving problems, simplifying complexity, and delivering insights that make a difference.
You’ll likely bring:

• 2–3+ years’ experience in a data analyst, analytics engineering, or similar healthcare environment
• Strong Python and SQL skills for data analysis and transformation
• Experience building or maintaining data pipelines and structured datasets
• Experience with dashboards or BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Superset, or similar)
• Confidence communicating insights clearly to non-technical audiences
• A strong focus on data quality, governance, and privacy

Most importantly, you care about using data responsibly and using it to create meaningful impact.

What Now? Simply apply now or call Daniel to find out more on 0221046814. You will need NZ work rights and a background in data analysis from a healthcare provider.

Not the right role for you? We have a number of other IT opportunities nationwide and welcome your interest.

Applicants must have a valid work visa, permanent residency or NZ citizenship to be considered.

Platinum Recruitment are proud to be a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and believe in equal opportunities for all and we actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes “Do workplace inclusion well and do well because of it”.