Senior Data Analyst

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Transform your career with a role at the New Zealand Government. We are seeking an exceptional Senior Data Scientist to join our team and contribute to delivering transformative change across the country.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deploy advanced analytics models and network analytics capability to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Support the implementation of the Risk Analytics Platform and connection to ADEPT, and ongoing monitoring/tuning of model performance.
  • Contribute to the end-to-end data science lifecycle, from data collection and cleaning to model development and maintenance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risk identification, develop viable recommendations for data science projects, and support business-as-usual activities.

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.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a key role in the Enabling Foundations Workstream and report to the Manager, RADS.

You will work closely with the Joint Targeting and Analytics team to leverage data-driven insights and drive informed decision-making.

Requirements:

  • Comprehensive statistical and analytical knowledge and the ability to apply this to solve complex problems.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing network analytics capability and identifying risk.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, and R, with a strong understanding of relevant data science processes, systems, and methodologies.
  • A postgraduate qualification in statistics, operations research, econometrics, or a similar discipline.
  • The ability to gain and maintain a national security clearance as required.

About Us:

We are committed to creating a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful contribution.



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