Kaiputaiao Raraunga Data Scientist

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Fixed term/Secondment to 31 December 202- Influential opportunity to be involved in major transformation in how central government uses climate data for policy development, reporting, and local climate action

  • Calls for an experienced data scientist to codesign and build an integrated, AllofGovernment climate data infrastructure with modern data integration, modelling, and machine learning capabilities
  • Newly created role


The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) was recently funded to lead an 'All of Government' Climate Data Initiative which aims to transform the way climate data, evidence, and insights are used across the motu.

The initiative will deliver a wide range of integrated data evidence and tools which will transform how climate data is used in every-day personal decision making for iwi/Māori, property owners & local businesses, and to develop government policy.

The Climate Data Initiative team needs a creative and resourceful data scientist to lead the delivery of the integrated data infrastructure and develop climate data models, insights, and solutions which helps support on-the-ground climate action and institutional decision making.

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

The mission for the Data Scientist is to challenge the way in which we use climate data to develop policy, report on progress, and support on the ground decision making with new integrated datasets and data models.

You will work across the Ministry and government to identify new data sources, develop methodologies to integrate and model data, and present insights in digital products that speak to every New Zealander.

You will work with our Principal Data Analyst, Senior Data Architect and Product Manager to build a robust data ecosystem to support the exploration of high-quality climate data and transform how we use climate data for decision making at all levels.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
Inspired by this kaupapa and keen to make a difference? Let us know if you have:

  • Extensive experience as a Data Scientist.
  • Indepth experience using advanced statistical techniques (e.g. classical machine learning or deep learning).
  • Indepth experience in developing and implementing workable modelling solutions to ambiguous and complex policy problems.
  • Demonstrable experience in using R, Python, and SQL to derive actionable data insights.
  • Demonstrable experience in integrating or managing large climate, socioeconomic, environmental, or geospatial datasets on a cloud platform (e.g. Snowflake, Amazon Web Services).
  • Experience in using PowerBI or Tableau, and ArcGIS Pro.
  • Experience in designing, developing, and implementing database or datalake schemas and pipelines.
  • Experience in the development, evaluation, monitoring, and use of machine learning models.
  • Experience in working in agile development methodology.
  • Some experience in mining data to develop evidencebased policy progress reporting indicators.
  • Cultural capability in te ao Māori, with experience of engaging with and working alongside iwi/Māori in developing digital products.
  • Credible stakeholder engagement skills and an ability to connect at the highest levels you advise with impact.
  • Working across a range of different partners, clients, customers, and personalities.
  • Demonstrable leadership qualities with experience of and a willingness to coach and uplift the capability of others around you.
  • A commitment to developing your cultural capability and capacity in te ao Māori.
Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
Salary range for this role is $140,222 to $170,467 pa effective from 1 December 2023. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE
- a flexible by default approach to create a healthy work-life blend
- agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as 'One MfE'
- active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network
- opportunities for development and education.


Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.

Mō mātou | About us
The Ministry's purpose is He taiao tōnui mō ngā reanga katoa - a flourishing environment for every generation. We are the New Zealand government's primary advisor on the natural and built environment, and climate change.
A key priority for the Ministry is building Te Ao Māori capability. This means we work with our Treaty partners to advance Māori priorities for the environment and for environmental success.

We will be confident and coordinated in our ongoing engagement with Māori and lead the natural resources system in engaging for success with tangata whenua.

We will grow our capability and capacity to accurately reflect Māori views

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