Data Science Intern

1 week ago


Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Bring your data science skills to help build advanced modelling solutions for Waka Kotahi
- Working towards a Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics (or equivalent) qualification
- 12-month fixed term opportunity. Location: Auckland and/or Wellington-based
- Someone in the early stages of their Data Science career
- Intern level of experience in undertaking data collection, processing and analysis
- Strong programming knowledge of Python and/or R
- Good working knowledge of SQL and at least one NoSQL platforms
- Good understanding of applied statistics and machine learning
- Strong written skills for documentation and presentation

If you have the interest and think you have the skills to make an impression, we would love to hear from you You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector. Ko wai mātou | About us Our Corporate Support Group provides key specialist corporate functions that are core to enabling Waka Kotahi to run efficiently and to achieve organisational excellence internally and for the land transport system. The Data Science team sits in and is part of the Research and Analytics team at the Agency. It aims to provide an evidence base to support and underpin smarter, evidence-based decisions, for NZTA decision makers and those in the wider land transport sector. Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. View here: Position Description

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At the Agency we recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.



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