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We're one of NZ's largest energy generator/retailers and our vision is to help create and contribute to a better NZ.

Data Scientist

Data ScientistData ScientistFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1996H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

New Zealand

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglishAWSPythonSparkSQL

Job Description

Data Scientist

Contact Energy Ltd

• Owning the end-to-end delivery of data science solutions, from problem framing through to production and ongoing improvement • Building advanced models, generative AI tools, and insight-driven products that go beyond what standard tools can achieve • Partnering closely with stakeholders to test ideas, demonstrate value early, and iterate based on real-world feedback • Working within agile squads and across domains, learning the business deeply and applying your expertise where it matters most • Contributing to a growing data science capability, sharing knowledge, lifting standards, and helping shape how we work

Job Requirements

  • Proven experience in data science (typically 3–5 years), with strong Python & SQL capability
  • Experience with MLOps, AIOps, or data engineering practices
  • Experience building and delivering data or AI solutions into production environments
  • Strong analytical, statistical and modelling skills, with the ability to work across structured and unstructured data
  • Confidence communicating complex ideas in a clear, practical way
  • Experience working in agile or fast-paced, evolving environments
  • Nice to have: Exposure to platforms like Databricks, AWS or Spark
  • Nice to have: Experience working with complex data pipelines or large-scale environments
  • Nice to have: Understanding of the New Zealand electricity industry

Benefits

  • free health insurance cover
  • boosted KiwiSaver
  • access to Contact Shares
  • a ‘Good to be Home’ annual payment toward your home set up & wellbeing
  • a trail-blazing parental leave policy
  • twice yearly payments towards our products if you’re a Contact customer

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