Kia ora
Air New Zealand is on an accelerated journey to become the world's best Digital Airline and create a team that is the envy of airlines around the world. We believe that Data Science will play a pivotal role in realising that dream, and our Data Science Chapter is core in helping to deliver on this exciting challenge.
We are looking for a high-performing and enthusiastic Senior Data Scientist (Internal job title: Senior AI Engineering Specialist (Data Science)), who will be hands-on, building Data Science solutions, and developing products from concept to production across all areas of Air New Zealand. You will be part of our Data Science team which has developed a strong results-oriented reputation across our business. This is a perfect opportunity for someone passionate about Data Science and AI/ML who wants to come and help drive exciting change at the airline.
We are looking for people that will bring:
- A highly motivated, self-starter, proactive attitude that thrives working in a collaborative team environment.
- The ability to lead the analysis, design, and deployment of new Data Science initiatives.
- A curious attitude, comfortable dealing with problems that are not always well specified or understood and data that is sometimes incomplete and inaccurate.
- Confidence and experience applying Data Science to help solve business challenges.
Key skills and experience required for this role:
- 5+ years’ experience as a Data Scientist in a relevant field.
- Strong foundation of Python skills.
- A solid understanding of the mathematical and statistical principles behind data science and machine learning.
- Practical experience delivering valuable data science solutions within an enterprise environment.
- Experience developing machine learning and optimisation models using complex datasets.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain ideas and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
In return!
- A competitive remuneration package and bonuses
- Unique staff travel benefits at a time when the world is once again opening up
- A supportive team culture, exposure to the latest tools and technology
- A strong focus on work flexibility
- An opportunity to be yourself and be welcomed as a friend - it is a special place to work
Interested in the opportunity and excited to be a part of Air New Zealand's AI journey? Apply Now.
Applications close at midnight Tuesday 8 September.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist in a relevant field
- Strong Python skills
- Understanding of mathematical and statistical principles underlying data science and machine learning
- Practical experience delivering data science solutions in an enterprise environment
- Experience developing machine learning and optimization models using complex datasets
- Strong communication skills for explaining ideas to technical and non-technical audiences
What We Do
Kia Ora, Ni Hao, Gidday, konnichiwa, Talofa, Bula, Hello and Welcome to Air New Zealand, your journey starts here. Air New Zealand is one of the world's leading airlines, known around the world, not just for our name and our innovation but also for our reputation. We are recognised as "New Zealand's Most Reputable Organisation" for our strong leadership, customer service orientation, innovation, brand, corporate values, and our role as a strong ambassador for New Zealand. Each year we make sure our passengers who fly to, from and within New Zealand enjoy our uniquely Kiwi way of doing things. At Air New Zealand, we are all about people. Ambitious, helpful, proud, down-to-earth, caring people, who look after the needs of more than 13 million people every year. We look at ways of making the experience better for our customers and allowing people to experience our New Zealand. Our people drive us to be among the world's best, frequently winning awards in all aspects of our operations, testament to the Air New Zealanders living this culture daily, in the way they deliver customer experience. Whilst it's led from the top, it is delivered by thousands of people, constantly doing things that make a big difference!
