Clinical Service Planning Advisor

5 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year
  • Full-time, permanent role, based in Christchurch (preferred) or Wellington
  • Provide and collate, synthesise information to support the development of nationwide planning of cancer services within the Hospital Funding portfolio.
  • Accesses research and evidence.
  • Work closely with the Business and System Intelligence team to ensure that planning work is supported with the right data.

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

The primary purpose of the role is to use qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and knowledge to support clinical service planning, working with Business and System intelligence team, Clinical Networks and the wider Hospital Funding team to ensure a nationally coherent approach.

The role is responsible for analysis of current performance, variation in access to care, forecasts of requirements for care and providing valuable insights to support the efficient and effective planning of cancer services.

About the Service

This role sits within the Hospital Funding function of the Planning, Funding and Outcomes Directorate, reporting to the Manager, Specialist Planning and Purchasing. The role works alongside a small group of health service planners. The team contributes to the functioning of the broader Hospital Funding team and engages with regional cancer service delivery teams and enabling functions including Digital Services, Workforce Planning, Health Technology and Infrastructure teams.

About you

You will have an interest in engaging with key stakeholders from around New Zealand to understand the requirements of health services now and into the future. You will engage well with people and complex ideas and be motivated to contribute to work that benefits New Zealanders' access to healthcare. You will communicate well, both in writing and verbally.

You will bring:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
  • Relevant longer-term experience specific to the job and work demands, acquired over time, 3-5 years.
  • Previous experience in applying critical thinking, using sound judgment to develop options is preferable
  • Knowledge of the machinery of government and policy development is desirable.

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.

How to Apply

To apply, please click "apply now."  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11:59PM Sunday 23 November 2025. For further information, please contact Nicole Rickard on

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

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