| Category: | Digital, Data & Technology |
| Application Close Date: | 16-Apr-2026 |
| Position Type: | Permanent |
| Attachments: | Data Scientist JD - 2026.pdf (PDF, 257KB) Job Specification |
Data Scientist
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Due to an internal promotion, we're looking for a Data Scientist to join the team, reporting to the Head of AI. You'll work closely with engineers, analysts, architects and vendor partners to deliver practical, high impact solutions.
This is a hands on role where you'll take ideas through to working solutions. You'll shape business challenges into data science opportunities, explore data in Snowflake, build and deploy machine learning models in Python, and support them into production using modern MLOps practices. You'll also help champion what AI and Data Science can deliver across NZ Post.
You'll spend your time:
Mōu - About you
You're an experienced Data Scientist, or in a closely related role, who combines strong technical capability with excellent communication skills. You're confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders across the business to understand problems, uncover opportunities and shape the right solution.
You're proactive and comfortable reaching out, asking questions and seeking help when needed. You enjoy balancing hands on coding with business conversation and are motivated by seeing your work make a real impact.
You'll bring:
It goes without saying but we'll say it anyway, an advanced degree in a relevant quantitative discipline is expected, more importantly, you're motivated by impact and want to help turn data into meaningful outcomes for NZ Post.
He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us!
We're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about. Our permanent employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:
Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!
Ever wondered about the magic behind parcel delivery? It's a tale of teamwork, cutting-edge and data-led technology, and some truly awesome people. All united by one mission – to deliver for New Zealand. Ready to be a part of that story?
If so, then apply today or find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page. If you require additional information, please contact Michele Christie (Talent Partner) on 022 087 5195
Applications for this position close on 16 April 2026
Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.
All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks. Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test.
If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles. We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved.
There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.
