Data Scientist

4 days ago

New Plymouth, New Zealand Powerco Full time

Flexi-time, flexi-days, we do it all
- Fully subsidised medical and life insurance
- Great career development and long-term career opportunities.

**Data Scientist**

**New Plymouth, Tauranga, Wellington or Palmerston North**

**About us**

Life at Powerco is dynamic and purpose-driven. We're embracing innovation to become future-ready by combining our Energy Futures—think research, new energy trials, and advanced data analytics—with our engineering functions focussing on network modelling and automation order to drive a smarter, better utilised network. Together, this forms our cutting-edge Future Networks Engineering Team.

Our Future Networks team has a core purpose to scale up the delivery of transformation work in our Future Ready Network, Resilience and DSO strategies, enabling Aotearoa's decarbonisation journey. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward thinking team working to make a tangible difference to power the change for tomorrow.

**About the role**

As part of the team, you’ll be at the forefront of using advanced data tools to revolutionize how we work. From automating data collection to real-time information processing, you’ll help with the transition to rapid, informed and risk aware decision making.

Data scientists possess a broad range of skills, but what is crucial for this role is a software engineering and research mindset along with numerical and statistical proficiency. This role offers the chance to development and implement data models that streamline processes; collaborate across teams to shape a sustainable, data-driven energy future; leverage your data background and skills to contribute to our long-term visions for a reliable and sustainable network.

Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of energy in Aotearoa If you’re passionate about analytics and innovation and want to be part of a team which makes a lasting impact, then have a read of the Position Description available.

**Applications close: Friday 23 May 2025**

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