Data Scientist

Auckland Transport; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Paid parental leave

Study assistance

Health benefits

Professional memberships

AT Connect groups

Job summary

Auckland Transport is seeking a Data Scientist to join its AI and Data Science team in Auckland. You will turn complex business questions into robust analytical solutions and provide actionable insights across stakeholders and technical teams.

You will apply advanced analytical and AI techniques, including forecasting, modelling and optimisation, spanning discovery, data preparation and deployment with governance and explainability at the forefront.

Qualifications

• At least three years applying statistical and analytical techniques to real-world business problems.
• Proficiency in Python, R or SQL and ability to work with stakeholders to define problems and communicate results.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex business questions into robust analytical solutions.
• Develop forecasts, models, optimisation and AI solutions.
• Manage discovery, data preparation and implementation through monitoring.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure reproducibility, explainability, privacy and data governance throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Education

Data science degree

Tools

Dataiku

Snowflake

Microsoft Azure

Visual Studio Code

GitHub

Job description

We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our AI and Data Science team. You will work with stakeholders and technical teams to turn complex or ambiguous business questions into robust analytical solutions and actionable insights.

You will apply advanced analytical, statistical and AI techniques to real-world challenges. Your work may include forecasts, statistical models, optimisation approaches and AI solutions, with responsibility spanning discovery and data preparation through to implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to deliver trusted, explainable and well-governed solutions that improve decision‑making across Auckland Transport, while contributing to shared analytical standards, reusable assets and team learning.

You will bring at least three years of experience applying statistical and analytical techniques to real-world business problems, along with a relevant tertiary qualification in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

You will be proficient in one or more analytical programming languages such as Python, R or SQL, and experienced in working with stakeholders to define problems, interpret results and communicate practical recommendations.

You will be a curious and proactive problem‑solver who can communicate complex findings, uncertainty and limitations clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences. You will understand the importance of reproducibility, explainability, privacy, security, data governance and responsible AI throughout the analytical lifecycle.

• Experience applying advanced analytical, statistical and machine‑learning techniques to business challenges, such as forecasting, segmentation, optimisation or recommendation systems.
• Experience developing reproducible, maintainable and well‑documented analytical workflows.
• Experience with version control, testing, peer review and collaborative development practices.
• Experience deploying and monitoring analytical or AI solutions in production.
• Experience using visualisation and data storytelling to support decision‑making.
• Experience using modern cloud data, analytics and AI platforms. Familiarity with Dataiku, Snowflake, Microsoft Azure, Visual Studio Code or GitHub would be advantageous.

At AT, weembraceinclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga- We care, Tiakitanga- Safe with us, Whanaungatanga- We connect, Auahatanga- Better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

• Investment in your professional development and training
• Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Study assistance
• Health and Wellbeing benefits
• Professional memberships
• AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and many more!