Head of Health Intelligence

• Flexible working and great culture
  

• Leverage the power of data to improve health outcomes for people in Canterbury
  

• Lead a team of data specialists

Ko tāuake mahi | What you will be doing

As the Head of Health Intelligence at Pegasus Health, you will be leading Pegasus Health’s intelligence function to provide information and insights to key stakeholders that improve organisational performance, help our general practices network deliver better health care, and inform and influence national primary care policy.

The role requires an experienced data leader who can translate strategy into practical, high-value intelligence services, bridging business and technical perspectives and grow the value proposition and profile of the Health Intelligence service for both internal and external stakeholders.

As Head of Health Intelligence, you will:

• Develop and execute an intelligence roadmap for Pegasus Health; champion the use of health information to inform strategy; and advise senior management and the Board on data protection, management and use.
  

• Establish and maintain effective data governance for Pegasus Health and contribute to system-level data governance.
  

• Apply data governance policies and processes to Health Intelligence products, with a focus on privacy, information security, and data standards.
  

• Build strong relationships across Pegasus Health, primary and community services, and Te Whatu Ora to strengthen data networks.
  

• Lead a high-performing team of six experienced data specialists.

Ko ngāpūkengaōu | What you will bring:

• 5–8 years’ experience leading and developing a business intelligence function, ideally in primary health care.
  

• Technical experience that may include data warehouse engineering, data architecture, reporting and dashboard development, and analytics.
  

• Health informatics experience, including knowledge of data standards, population health analytics, insight development and decision support.
  

• Proven experience leading high-performing teams.
  

• Proven ability to build relationships at all levels and provide advice to senior leaders.
  

• Clear, confident communication skills.
  

• Outcome-focused and solution-oriented, with an enquiring and innovative mindset.
  

Ko tāmātou e kawemainei | What we offer:

• The opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the future of primary healthcare in Canterbury and nationally by improving the understanding of stakeholders and leaders on how quality primary care can improve the health of our community.
  

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive and diverse team.
  

• A culture that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth.
  

• Free after-hours medical care and other wellness benefits.
  

• Flexible ways of working.
  

• Free & close on street parking.

Me pēheatetukutono | How to apply:

For a full copy of the position description, click on the "Apply for this job" button and visit our website: https://pegasushealth.careercentre.net.nz/Job

All applications must be submitted through our website. Applications close at 5pm on 09 May 2026.

For more information or any questions regarding this job please contact Anna Elphick: GM, Business Strategy & Innovation. anna.elphick@pegasus.health.nz

We will be reviewing applications as they are received so this position may be filled prior to the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply early.

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