This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned Data Scientist to step into a high-impact, 12-month hourly rate contract in Auckland.
Why You’d Like It
This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned Data Scientist to step into a high-impact, 12-month hourly rate contract in Auckland. If you enjoy the autonomy of contracting, a highly collaborative team environment, and the chance to own advanced analytics workflows from end to end, this role delivers exactly that. You will be the go-to expert driving sophisticated machine learning solutions that directly influence strategic business decisions.
The Story
With data taking centre stage in their operational strategy, a forward-thinking organisation is expanding its capability to meet growing project demands. They are looking for a skilled contractor to step in for the next year to design, optimise, and productionise complex data models. This isn't just about maintenance; it’s about elevating their current pipelines, automating workflows, and establishing robust, scalable solutions for long-term success.
Company Profile
Operating behind the scenes of some of the region's most interesting data initiatives, this organization boasts a collaborative, modern environment. They pride themselves on bridging the gap between deep technical engineering and real-world business outcomes. With a strong focus on innovation, cloud integration, and continuous improvement, they provide a sophisticated tech ecosystem where data specialists can truly thrive.
Your Role
As a contract Data Scientist, you will focus on building efficient machine learning models and optimizing data pipelines. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
To hit the ground running in this 12-month contract, you will bring a sharp analytical mind and a proven track record of delivering tangible business value. Your profile should include:
Does this sound like it could be the next role for you? Get in touch with Dan for a confidential discussion email [email protected] or call on 021331559
This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned Data Scientist to step into a high-impact, 12-month hourly rate contract in Auckland. If you enjoy the autonomy of contracting, a highly collaborative team environment, and the chance to own advanced analytics workflows from end to end, this role delivers exactly that. You will be the go-to expert driving sophisticated machine learning solutions that directly influence strategic business decisions.
The Story
With data taking centre stage in their operational strategy, a forward-thinking organisation is expanding its capability to meet growing project demands. They are looking for a skilled contractor to step in for the next year to design, optimise, and productionise complex data models. This isn't just about maintenance; it’s about elevating their current pipelines, automating workflows, and establishing robust, scalable solutions for long-term success.
Company Profile
Operating behind the scenes of some of the region's most interesting data initiatives, this organization boasts a collaborative, modern environment. They pride themselves on bridging the gap between deep technical engineering and real-world business outcomes. With a strong focus on innovation, cloud integration, and continuous improvement, they provide a sophisticated tech ecosystem where data specialists can truly thrive.
Your Role
As a contract Data Scientist, you will focus on building efficient machine learning models and optimizing data pipelines. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing a variety of advanced machine learning models (including supervised, unsupervised, NLP, and time-series) to solve complex business problems.
- Designing, cleaning, and implementing robust data pipelines to automate the integration of data from multiple sources like databases, APIs, and cloud platforms.
- Optimising existing workflows and data transformations to ensure maximum efficiency, scalability, and performance.
- Deploying production-ready models into integrated environments and continuously monitoring their performance.
- Partnering closely with data engineers and business analysts to translate complex technical findings into actionable, clear insights for non-technical stakeholders.
- Creating intuitive dashboards and data visualisations to help track key metrics and support business intelligence.
To hit the ground running in this 12-month contract, you will bring a sharp analytical mind and a proven track record of delivering tangible business value. Your profile should include:
- Extensive hands-on experience as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer, specifically focused on building, deploying, and maintaining models in an enterprise environment.
- High proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, and SQL, alongside deep experience with data manipulation and ML libraries (such as pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or Keras).
- Strong working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and a solid grasp of SQL/NoSQL databases and data warehousing concepts.
- Proven ability to design robust feature engineering workflows and automated data pipelines.
- Outstanding communication skills, with a natural ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and confidently present technical concepts to senior management.
- A curious, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Does this sound like it could be the next role for you? Get in touch with Dan for a confidential discussion email [email protected] or call on 021331559
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If this sounds like you please reach out to me at
dan@digitalgarage.co.nz
dan@digitalgarage.co.nz