Data Scientist

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
- Work on an exciting project to increase data use and transparency across government
- Two-year fixed term position based in Wellington
- Salary range $95,103- $115,585

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role New Zealand Government Procurement branch within Building Resources and Markets is currently undergoing a reform project, with data and transparency as a key aspect of the project. We are looking for a Data Scientist to help us achieve our key goals of increased transparency and data driven decision making across the procurement system.
We are looking for a Data Scientist to join Enabling Services.

**The Data Scientist will**:

- Presenting analyses and / or modelling outputs to tell a clear and succinct story to clients.
- Advance forecasting of revenue generated through our AoG contracts.
- Proficient in SQL scripts, data mapping and building data pipelines for ingestion, storage, or modelling requirements.
- Help develop Performance Indicators for the procurement system.
- Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimising data delivery, and evolving current solutions whilst ensuring continuity of service.
- Mentoring and developing junior team members.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required - Competent in the use of data querying, analytical and modelling tools, preferably both SQL and R
- Experienced in using advanced analytic methods to conduct complex analyses of large amounts of data
- Experienced in working across multiple analysis disciplines and processes
- Experienced in using analytics modelling or statistical analysis for forecasting revenue
- Capable of translating complex and technical information into information easily understood by non-technical staff
- Professionally active and aware of recent developments in methodologies and practices
- Experience in visualisation tools including Power BI is advantageous
- Able to build productive working relationships
- Able to understand and process new information quickly
- Have excellent organisational and time management skills

Ētahi kōrero mō 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
- Māia - Bold and brave
- Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
- Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity - Hīkina Whakatutuki - which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori 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, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori 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 Māori 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 mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.
Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply
Applications close on Wednesday 19th of October.