• Are you a data scientist looking to join a supportive team and deliver high quality analytical solutions?
• Develop models, classification engines and scoring methods for a range of important use cases.
• Natural Language Processing expertise are particularly valued.
• Annual salary of $101,831 plus five weeks leave and a suite of benefits.

Kāinga Ora has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy that requires employees to be fully vaccinated, you will be required to provide your vaccination pass during the recruitment process. 

 
Mō mātou - Our Organisation

At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Data Scientist. In this role you will be responsible using analytical methods to develop decision support tools and products to measure wellbeing outcomes, enhance resource allocation and improve investment effectiveness of Kāinga Ora operations.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

• A degree or relevant practical experience in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering Science or Quantitative Social Science.
• A minimum 2 years relevant experience in a Data Science team with programming experience with R, Python, Java or similar data science programming language(s) using Cloud (Azure preferred) services.
• Demonstrated experience in machine learning development through all phases of the project lifecycle, from understanding a business problem and requirements gathering to exploratory data analysis, model development, validation and deployment in production, monitoring and production support.
• Strong ability to interpret Data Science outputs for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Experience identifying gaps, risks and future improvements in business process and systems.

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?  

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits. 

As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities. 

ÅŒ Tātou Uara - Our Values

Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:

• Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi - Better Together
• Whanake - Be Bold

TÅ«hono mai - Join us

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team via Kaingaora.recruit@kaingaora.govt.nz

Applications close 3 March 2022.

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.