Senior Data Scientist

3 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Discover a career with purpose at MBIE * Work in a dynamic environment and play a key role in delivering transformational change * Apply appropriate analytical techniques to the preparation, development and testing of algorithms and network analytics capability in a timely fashion.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring processes to assess the effectiveness and performance of analytics interventions.
* Proactively engage with Joint Targeting and Analytics team members and stakeholders to assess risk identification including the development of viable recommendations for data science projects.
* Contribute to the management of existing models and further continuous improvement.
* Permanent opportunity – Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch * Salary range: $118,390 - $143,639 Tenei turanga - About the Role: The Our Future Services programme will deliver a more cost-effective immigration system that is more productive, more effective at managing immigration risk, and provides a better experience for our customers and staff.
The programme will be delivered through multiple workstreams working in parallel, with each workstream implementing key initiatives with set milestone dates.
You will be part of the Risk Analytics and Data Science (RADS) team within Immigration New Zealand.
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a key role in the Enabling Foundations Workstream and will report to the Manager, RADS.
You will be responsible for developing and deploying analytics models and network analytics capability and supporting the implementation of the Risk Analytics Platform and connection to ADEPT, and ongoing monitoring/tuning of model performance.
You will also be required to support the business-as-usual activities of the RADS on an as needed basis.
A willingness to step in and assist with other data related work on an as needed basis.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required * Comprehensive statistical and analytical knowledge and the ability to apply this to solve problems.
* A demonstrated experience in the development of network analytics capability in the identification of risk.
* A demonstrable competency in the use of SQL, Python and R. * Contributes to the end-to-end data science lifecycle, from data collection and cleaning to model development and maintenance.
* Experience in building safe and effective operational models, in line with the Algorithm Charter for Aotearoa New Zealand and other regulations and frameworks as appropriate or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
* An understanding of relevant data science processes, systems, and methodologies to the identification of risk * Proven ability to develop trust, credibility, and effective working relationships with fellow team members.
* Personal motivation to achieve quality results which reflect attention to detail, personal discipline and adherence to policy and process.
Qualifications * Post graduate qualification, preferably in statistics, operations research, econometrics, or a similar discipline.
* The ability to gain and maintain a national security clearance as required.
Must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a Permanent resident visa.
Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE: MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.
We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.
People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
* Mahi Tahi – Better Together * Maia – Bold and brave * Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future * Pono Me Te Tika – Own It Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.
MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.
E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei.
He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui.
E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.
Me pehea te tono - How to Apply: Please note that MBIE is currently undergoing a set of significant changes which have resulted in a number of our kaimahi being considered affected.
As per our usual policy, any staff affected by change are considered first for vacancies if appropriate.
This may result in delays to recruitment for non-affected staff, or in recruitment being stopped prior to shortlisting or interview stage.
Click here to view a position description.
All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
Email Nik Sharma at ****** quoting ref MBIE/16899 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on Friday, 28 March 2025

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