Data Scientist: AI & Risk Analytics for Safer Workplaces

Randstad; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking Data Scientist to apply advanced analytics, ML and AI to regulatory and organisational problems. You will develop models and AI products to inform decision‑making, improve risk understanding and support safer workplaces across New Zealand.

You'll work with data engineers, analysts and business stakeholders to deliver end‑to‑end solutions and translate complex findings into practical insights for frontline teams and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience with statistical, ML and AI techniques.
• Ability to work with data engineers and analysts.
• Strong communication of analytical findings.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and validate advanced analytical models and AI solutions.
• Apply statistical, machine learning and AI techniques to complex problems and datasets.
• Design evaluation approaches for model and AI outputs.
• Support transition of models and AI products into operational use and monitor performance.
• Partner with data engineers, analysts and stakeholders to deliver end‑to‑end solutions.
• Translate analytical findings into practical insights for decision-makers.

Job description

WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking Data Scientist to apply advanced analytics, ML and AI to regulatory and organisational problems. You will develop models and AI products to inform decision‑making, improve risk understanding and support safer workplaces across New Zealand.

You'll work with data engineers, analysts and business stakeholders to deliver end‑to‑end solutions and translate complex findings into practical insights for frontline teams and leadership.