Senior Data Scientist - ML R&D & Deployment

MetService; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MetService is seeking a Senior Scientist – Data to lead research and deliver practical ML solutions for weather, climate and ocean data challenges. You’ll drive end-to-end projects from concept to deployment, balancing scientific rigor with operational needs, and mentor colleagues across science, digital and operations.

You’ll translate complex findings into usable services, advise on technical decisions, and contribute to interdepartmental proposals and capability building, all while advancing

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in machine learning, data science or statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to research and innovation in machine learning and data science.
• Design and deliver complex projects from concept to deployment.
• Translate scientific insights into usable solutions for cross-disciplinary teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring without direct reports.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning

Statistical analysis

Python

Technical leadership

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

scikit-learn

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

MetService is seeking a Senior Scientist – Data to lead research and deliver practical ML solutions for weather, climate and ocean data challenges. You’ll drive end-to-end projects from concept to deployment, balancing scientific rigor with operational needs, and mentor colleagues across science, digital and operations.

You’ll translate complex findings into usable services, advise on technical decisions, and contribute to interdepartmental proposals and capability building, all while advancing