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Job Offer: Kaiputaiao Raraunga | Data Scientist – Climate Data Initiative | Flexible:Ministry for the EnvironmentJob description:Job DescriptionFixed term/Secondment to 31 December 2024» Influential opportunity to be involved in major transformation in how central government uses climate data for policy development, reporting, and local climate action » Calls for an practiced data scientist to co-design and build an integrated, All-of-Government climate data infrastructure with modern data integration, modelling, and machine learning capabilities » Newly created function The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) was recently funded to lead an ?All of Government’ Climate Data Initiative which aims to transform the way climate data, evidence, and insights are used across the motu. The initiative will deliver a wide variety of integrated data evidence and tools which will transform how climate data is used in every-day personal decision making for iwi/M?ori, property owners & local businesses, and to develop government policy. The Climate Data Initiative team needs a creative and resourceful data scientist to lead the delivery of the integrated data infrastructure and develop climate data models, insights, and solutions which helps support on-the-ground climate action and institutional decision making. M? te t?ranga mahi | About the function The mission for the Data Scientist is to challenge the way in which we use climate data to develop policy, report on progress, and support on the ground decision making with new integrated datasets and data models. You will work across the Ministry and government to identify new data sources, develop methodologies to integrate and model data, and present insights in digital products that speak to every New Zealander. You will work with our Principal Data Analyst, Senior Data Architect and Product Manager to build a robust data ecosystem to support the exploration of high-quality climate data and transform how we use climate data for decision making at all levels. Ng? p?kenga me ng? wheako | expertise and practice Inspired by this kaupapa and keen to make a difference? Let us know if you have: » broad practice as a Data Scientist. » In-depth practice using advanced statistical techniques (e.g. classical machine learning or deep learning). » In-depth practice in developing and implementing workable modelling solutions to ambiguous and complex policy problems. » Demonstrable practice in using R, Python, and SQL to derive actionable data insights. » Demonstrable practice in integrating or managing large climate, socio-economic, environmental, or geospatial datasets on a cloud platform (e.g. Snowflake, Amazon Web Services). » practice in using PowerBI or Tableau, and ArcGIS Pro. » practice in designing, developing, and implementing database or datalake schemas and pipelines. » practice in the development, evaluation, monitoring, and use of machine learning models. » practice in working in agile development methodology. » Some practice in mining data to develop evidence-located policy progress reporting indicators. » Cultural capcapability in te ao M?ori, with practice of engaging with and working alongside iwi/M?ori in developing digital products. » Credible stakeholder engagement expertise and an capability to connect at the highest levels – you advise with impact. » Working across a range of different partners, clients, customers, and personalities. » Demonstrable leadership abilities qualities with practice of and a availability to coach and uplift the capcapability of others around you. » A commitment to developing your cultural capcapability and capacity in te ao M?ori. Wh?nuitanga Utu ?-Tau | income range income range for this function is $140,222 to $170,467pa effective from 1 December 2023. Appointment within this range will be located on expertise and practice. Ng? hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE » a flexible by default approach to create a healthy work-life blend » agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ?One MfE’ » active employee networks including M?ori R?p?, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Discapability Networks, Women’s Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples’ Network), and Rainbow Network » opportunities for development and education. Check out otherbenefitsof joining us and hear what our people say aboutWorking at MfE | Ministry for the Environment. M? m?tou | About us The Ministry’s purpose is He taiao t?nui m? ng? reanga katoa – a flourishing environment for every generation. We are the New Zealand government’s primary advisor on the natural and built environment, and climate change. A key priority for the Ministry is building Te Ao M?ori capcapability. This means we work with our Treaty partners to advance M?ori priorities for the environment and for environmental success. We will be confident and coordinated in our continuing engagement with M?ori and lead the natural resources system in engaging for success with tangata whenua. We will grow our capcapability and capacity to accurately reflect M?ori views in our work.We accurately reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao M?ori into our everyday work, by delivering on Te Ao Hurihuri, our M?ori capcapability strategy. Tono in?ianei | Apply now Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter. Note:your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your practice relates to the key expertise requiredfor this function. If you require more information about this position Contact Us byheather.peacocke@mfe.govt.nzor nick.hitt@mfe.govt.nz.To access the position description, please go towww.mfe.govt.nz/jobsand click through to view the advertisement and position description. The location for this function is flexible which means you can work anywhere in New Zealand and there is an option to work in the house. However, a Wellington located candidate is preferred for this particular function. As a flexible friendly employer, we are happy to discuss solutions that may work for you and the business. We value and care about enabling our people to work in a way that means they can work at their best. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you. Contact Us by us atvacancy@mfe.govt.nzif you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this function. Note: Please don’t delay your application as we may progress interviews prior to the close date. R? Katinga |Applications close: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 How to submit the application:Please click here to apply.Skills:
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