Senior Data Scientist

Te Tari o te Mumu Tuarua Akoranga | DVC Academic Office Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand - Full-time - 37.5 hours per week - Fixed-Term position (to December 2026) - Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā_ - He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te _**_Data Scientist_**_? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei._ **Āu Mahi | What You Will Do** The University of Canterbury's project, Analytics for Course Engagement ("ACE"), harnesses the power of predictive analytics to transform student engagement and success, and provide them with an enhanced real-time view of online engagement with our learning systems. As a Data Scientist, you will use predictive analytics and data analysis to improve the ACE models, refine the process, and provide valuable insights to drive the direction of ACE to improve outcomes for our students. Tasks will include: - Identifying and improving predictive models, analysing new data sources and their usefulness in relation to improving student outcomes. - Working closely and collaborating with team members to understand, extract and deliver high quality data and analytics insights. - Using modern tools and techniques to clean and analyse a wide variety of complex datasets. - Ensuring data privacy and ethical data use. **Mōu | Who You Are** You will be an experienced Data Scientist with at least 8 years in a similar role. You will also have: - Extensive experience in business analysis, information analysis, or data science within large organisations, ideally across multiple functions and industries. An understanding of the Higher Education environment is an advantage. - Advanced proficiency in data visualisation tools, particularly Microsoft Power BI, with the ability to design clear, engaging dashboards, presentations, and reports. - Experience managing data from multiple sources within a data warehouse platform, preferably Snowflake. - Strong analytical skills in interpreting both qualitative and quantitative data to provide actionable insights for management. - Proven track record of addressing complex management questions through data-driven insights and advanced analytical methods. - Ability to work independently with confidence, while also collaborating effectively within a team. - A tertiary qualification, ideally in Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, or equivalent work experience. - An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment. **Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With** You will work as part of a project team within UC's Student Success Programme - Kia Angitu. The ACE team works to empower every student at UC to succeed, driven by equitable, innovative, and data-informed approaches. **Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC** Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here. We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world. **The closing date for this position is: 20**th** July 2025 (midnight, NZ time)**: **Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply** Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered. **Job Details**: - Reference # - 27837 - Posted on - 26 Jun 2025 - Closes on - 20 Jul 2025 23:55 - Location(s) - Christchurch - Expertise - Education & Training, Science & Technology - Job level(s) - Experienced - Work type(s) - Fixed term full-time