Intern - Data, analysis and modelling

Scarlatti; Albert-Eden; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Supportive team culture

Growth opportunities

Fast-paced work atmosphere

Friendly office environment

Job summary

Scarlatti is seeking a data and modelling analyst intern to join our dynamic team in Auckland or Hamilton. The role offers opportunities to drive research projects and contribute to client work, while learning to analyse and interpret data.

You will work with Scarlatti to develop dashboards and reports, gaining hands-on experience with datasets and impact modelling. A strong academic record and excellent written English are desired.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record in a relevant tertiary field (e.g. maths, data science, CS, stats, physics, economics).
• In later years of university (penultimate or ultimate year).
• Zero to two years’ work experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive a research project aligned with current Scarlatti work.
• Contribute to client projects across industries and disciplines.
• Work closely with Scarlatti team members (research managers, analysts, associates).
• Learn how to analyse, evaluate and interpret research data.
• Learn to produce engaging reports (written, dashboards, infographics, presentations).
• Support project management activities.
• Contribute to the Scarlatti team and culture.

Skills

Data analysis

Modelling

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in maths/data science/computer science/statistics/physics/economics

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for a data and modelling analyst intern to join our dynamic and innovative team in Auckland or Hamilton. We take pride in our work, driving practice change through research, evaluation and analytics.

The design and day-to-day of the internship will be adapted (where possible) to suit your interests and skills. This role will suit a meticulous self-starter who enjoys working proactively in a collaborative team environment. Our caring and supportive team provide opportunities for learning, development and fun!

About us

Scarlatti is a research, analytics and evaluation firm serving organisations across a range of sectors, including New Zealand's primary industries, tertiary education and innovation sectors. Our work spans the key areas of monitoring and evaluation, market research, impact modelling, extension programme design, workforce research, wellbeing programme design and operations research. We thrive on helping our clients translate research into practical outcomes.

Our way of working is guided by our values:

• Embracing ambiguity to create opportunities
• Bringing creativity and diversity of thought
• Producing high-quality work through continuous iteration
• Caring about our work and being authentic.

We work with a diverse range of government, industry and private sector clients, helping them gather and interpret data and information, identify trends, clarify issues and opportunities, evaluate activities and report on progress against goals. We have hubs in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.

About the role

All interns are expected to:

• Drive a research project (selected from our current projects) that best fits your skills and interests.
• Contribute to client projects that span a variety of industries and disciplines.
• Work closely with other members of the Scarlatti team (research managers, analysts, and research associates)
• Learn how to analyse, evaluate and interpret research data.
• Learn how to produce engaging reports (written, dashboards, infographics, presentations, etc.)
• Support project management activities.
• Contribute to the Scarlatti team and culture.

Depending on experience, data and modelling analyst interns may also:

• Analyse, evaluate and interpret research data; build models; and extract insights from this work to drive outcomes for our clients.
• Synthesize a range of datasets generated from the StatsNZ Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI).
• Develop software tools to make models and data available to end-users

About you

You will have/be:

• A strong academic record in a tertiary qualification (e.g. maths, data science, computer science, statistics, physics, economics or another area where you have developed effective research and communication skills)
• In later years of university studies (penultimate or ultimate year)
• Zero to two years’ work experience.
• An ability to combine technical skills, such as data analysis and/or modelling with critical thinking, problem solving and creativity.
• Good communication skills, including excellent written English
• The ability to respond well to ambiguity, multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• A passion for detail.
• An appetite to learn, try new things and help team members.
• The right to work in New Zealand.

What we offer

You can expect:

• Competitive remuneration
• A supportive and caring team culture
• Growth and development opportunities
• A fast paced and exciting work atmosphere
• Warm, friendly office environment.