Senior Data Scientist, Strategy

Te Puni Kōkiri

Permanent full-time Wellington, Wellington Mathematical Science Occupations

Posted:

June 14, 2026

Location:

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Job Description

Our Data and Automation tīma is looking for a Senior Data Scientist. This opportunity is permanent, full time and based in Pōneke (Wellington).
This role is a unique opportunity to deliver high-profile insights into outcomes for Māori and work on things that are of strategic importance to Te Puni Kōkiri such as:
the reach and impact of Whānau Ora (a culturally based and whānau-centred programme to improve whānau wellbeing)

insights into Māori businesses and the people who work for them

insights into the outcomes experienced by fluent te reo Māori speakers.
Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity 

Sitting within the Strategy puni and reporting to the Manager, Data & Automation, you will be responsible for delivering data and analytics initiatives which support Te Puni Kōkiri to achieve our Strategic Priorities, through providing technical delivery of advanced analytics projects and products – particularly through appli...
                

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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent full-time

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Posted: June 14, 2026

Deadline: July 24, 2026