Senior Data Scientist

3 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand HAYS Full time

Permanent opportunity in Government for a Senior Data Scientist, based in Wellington

**Your new role**

Is joining a data science team in the public sector. You will be passionate and experienced using modern data science techniques, big data, machine learning and AI to drive data led decision-making

**What you'll need to succeed**

This is not a data analyst position, our client is looking for someone with the following
- All essential Data Science skills e.g Mathematics, statistics and computer programming
- Ph.D. in Computer Science preferred, or at least a Master's
- Expertise in Python
- Familiarity with SQL, big data technologies, data visualisation tools and AWS technologies

**What you'll get in return**
- Join a high performing Data Science team working with modern technologies
- Perform "True Data Science"
- Salary of up to $140,000

**What you need to do now**

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

**This Opportunity is only open to people that are based in New Zealand and hold a Relevant Work Visa, New Zealand Residency/Permanent Residency or Citizenship**

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