Senior AI Specialist (Data Science)

Job Description

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 and Engineering Chapter is core to help deliver this exciting challenge. 

We are looking for a high-performing and enthusiastic Senior Data Scientist (Internal job title: Senior Data Science and Engineering Specialist), 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 AI 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. 
• Experience developing solutions within a Cloud Environment. 
• A solid understanding of the mathematical principles behind Data Science principles.
• Practical experience delivering valuable Data Science projects within an enterprise environment.

 
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 via the link below.  

Additional Information

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional health and mental health needs, and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles.

If you have encountered any accessibility barriers and require further information or reasonable accommodations to our recruitment process, please reach out to the recruiter listed on this job advert so they are able to support you to freely participate equitably in our recruitment and selection process.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.

"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."