New job opportunity: statistician at AgResearch, Aotearoa New Zealand

The role and opportunity  

 

At AgResearch, our purpose is to use science to enhance the value, productivity, and profitability of New Zealand’s pastoral, agri-food, and agri-technology sector value chains to contribute to economic growth and beneficial environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand. We are committed to mātauranga Māori along with Western science and existing structures, which have helped support positive change in farming practices and food production in Aotearoa.

 

The Statistics Team is looking for a Statistician to contribute to science projects across AgResearch. You will be part of a large team of experienced statisticians, providing statistical advice and expertise to the wider organisation, collaborating on science projects, and supporting research.

 

As a Statistician, you will advocate data science principles, working collaboratively with AgResearch scientists to apply new technologies and to develop data-driven solutions for New Zealand’s agricultural sector. You will use your analytical, statistical and computer programming skills to collect, analyse and interpret complex data sets. This is a permanent position and ideally will be located at either our Ruakura campus in Hamilton or Lincoln campus near Christchurch, however an appointment at other campuses will be considered for the right candidate.

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Job Title:                                              Statistician (Research 6)

 

Reporting to:                                        Science Team Leader - Statistics

 

Location:                                              Ruakura (Hamilton) or Lincoln (Christchurch) campus preferred, but Invermay (Dunedin) or Grasslands (Palmerston North) will be considered for the right candidate.

 

Minimum and maximum base salary:  $80,000 - $94,000

 

Hours work per week:                          40 (1.0 FTE)

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Days Required:                                    Monday to Friday

 

Number of Positions:                           1

 

Employment Type:                               Permanent

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What you will be doing 

 

• Consulting on scientific projects as a statistical expert.
   
• Being a part of research projects as a collaborator from planning to publication.
   
• Providing statistical advice and expertise to support our science colleagues.
   
• Contributing to the development and implementation of best practice in data science.

 

 

To view the full position description for this role, please Click here

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Your ideal background 
 

• Postgraduate qualification in statistics/data science or a closely related field, PhD will be preferable.
   
• Knowledge of, and experience in, a wide range of data science methods and tools.
   
• Statistical techniques, machine learning, and data mining tools (GLMs, neural networks, Bayesian statistics, etc.).
   
• Effective use of one or more computer languages (R, Python, etc.).

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• Data integration and data visualisation.
   
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistics.
   
• Experience working on technical projects independently and as part of a project team.

 

We encourage applications from candidates with an understanding of or a willingness to develop their capability in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, and/or te reo Māori.

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Our Benefits 

 

AgResearch provide a diverse range of benefits including extensive flexible working options that help employees balance their own lifestyle and needs with their work commitments. You can view the full list here: http://www.agresearchcareers.co.nz/working-here/our-benefits/  

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How to apply 

 

This role will suit a passionate, talented, and collaborative person who is motivated to drive their career forward within this vital New Zealand organisation. If this sounds like you, apply today using the link, including a cover letter detailing why you feel you would be suitable for this position.
 

For further information contact Jay Patrick, Science Team Leader – Statistics at Jay.Patrick@agresearch.co.nz
 

Applications close: Sunday 7 May 2023

 

AgResearch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome candidates from any background, so please don’t hesitate to apply for this position or call us to discuss this further.