Data Quality Analyst, Data and Digital

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Data Quality Analyst role
• Permanent, Full time opportunity | Wellington location preferred
• Opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment working with Mental Health data

Join 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 wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The Data Quality Analyst is a member of the National Collections, Data and Digital team, who have the collective accountability for maintaining and enhancing technology services and implementing and supporting Te Whatu Ora priorities.

As a Data Quality analyst, you will be part of the team responsible for analysing mental health national collections data, providing feedback to contributing organisations and continually improving the quality of health and disability information. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate and contribute to change projects, ensuring national collections data remains fit for purpose.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support a 24 x 7 services organisation that has a presence in most communities across New Zealand, and with a technology landscape that supports multiple business critical applications encompassing computing, networking, telecommunications, and cloud-based services.

Mōu | About you

You consider yourself a problem solver, who can think outside of the box and find practical solutions to meet both timeliness and quality requirements. You are able to adopt a wide range of technologies, tools and techniques to identify data quality issues and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Building strong relationships with peers, stakeholders and clients alike comes naturally to you and you enjoy working collaboratively within cross-functional teams. You are a big picture thinkers but also interested in about getting the details right.

If you are passionate about Data Analytics and data quality techniques and have an interest in making a valuable impact in the health sector, then we would love to hear from you!

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• A relevant graduate and/or post-graduate qualification that involves data g. Psychology, Statistics, Data Science, or Maths and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated familiarity with analytical skills and knowledge of statistical and data quality techniques working with data in the cloud and on-premise servers.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a programming language, e.g., R, SQL, Python, or others to extract, manipulate and analyse big data.
• Knowledge of the Health Information Privacy Code and the Privacy Act.

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 Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world

Te Whatu Ora 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.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

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.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

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. 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 whānau 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea 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 Ann Sachs careers@health.govt.nz