Data Quality Lead - Protection - NPHS

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Wellington, Wellington
Full time
6 days ago

  • Are you ready to be part of building a team that will lead public health and technology integration to improve public health outcomes?
  • Location: Wellington
  • Permanent, Full-Time
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Data Quality Lead is a permanent, full-time role that sits in the Major Projects team in the Protection Directorate of the National Public Health Service (NPHS).

This role is responsible for leading, developing and delivering the data quality strategy across the multiple digital systems being rolled out across the NPHS. The goal is to ensure that the digital systems develop and maintain high quality data that accurately reflects business and surveillance needs. This will involve developing high quality relationships across system user communities and the consumers of the data. This role will contribute to the team responsible for the smooth development and running of our new technology systems as we build a strong nationally consistent platform for public health.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The NPHS within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, 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'll be a motivated and collaborative team member with a strong background in managing and supporting business-facing technology systems within complex environments. You'll bring a deep commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, ensuring equitable outcomes and culturally responsive practices in all areas of your work.

You will have:

  • A relevant graduate qualification or equivalent experience (e.g., Public Health, Epidemiology, Informatics, Data Analytics/Quality)
  • Proven experience in leading and implementing data quality systems within operational digital systems
  • Experience of designing and implementing data quality improvement processes and systems
  • Experience in manging and supporting business facing technology systems
  • Well-developed analytic skills and capacity with attention to detail, ability to map out a process, review quality and apply a continuous improvement lens across workflow
  • Developed organisational skills with the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor complex messages to a range of audiences

Working for 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 Sunday, 10 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via Anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Job details

Job Reference:
HNZ/1864114B

Location:
North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central


Job type:
Permanent Full time

Expertise:
Non-clinical - Quality and Risk - Quality and Risk


Closes:
10-Aug-2025
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