117 phd statistics jobs in New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Turn complex data into insights that shape decisions across Aotearoa
Multiple 2-year fixed term opportunities available
Salary $84,027-$98,855

Multiple 2-year fixed term opportunities in Wellington and Christchurch

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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Listed seven days ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor - Te Kura Tatauranga|Statistics

This is a Full time job

$99,788 – $149,682 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

Seeking an early- to mid-career academic (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Associate Professor) to join us on a permanent contract.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Data & Economic Analyst

This is a Contract/Temp job

Turn complex data into insights that shape decisions across Aotearoa
Multiple 2-year fixed term opportunities available
Salary $84,027-$98,855

Multiple 2-year fixed term opportunities in Wellington and Christchurch

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

22d ago

Listed four days ago

Lead Statistician

at Oritain Global Limited

This is a Full time job

Mentor a high-performing team, build robust models, and drive trusted, transparent global supply chains.

subClassification: Mathematics, Statistics & Information SciencesMathematics, Statistics & Information Sciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Researcher

at Dovetail Consulting Ltd

This is a Full time job

Entry-level researcher supporting research and evaluation projects across social services, health, education, and the arts.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Junior Data Scientist

at Atom Intelligence

This is a Full time job

$26 – $35 per hour

Join Atom Intelligence as a Junior Data Scientist in Auckland! Bilingual Chinese/English required. Build AI models for Asia-Pacific brands.

subClassification: Mathematics, Statistics & Information SciencesMathematics, Statistics & Information Sciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty two days ago

Graduate / Junior Trading Manager – AI, Data & Financial Market

at Liger Trading NZ

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

No trading experience required – full training provided
Work at the intersection of AI, technology, data and global financial markets
4-day work week in Queenstown with a small, high-performing team

Join a High-Frequency Trading firm operating on some of the world's largest financial exchanges.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

22d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Graduate / Junior Trading Manager – AI, Data & Financial Market

at Liger Trading NZ

This is a Full time job

at New Zealand Skills and Education Group

No trading experience required – full training provided
Work at the intersection of AI, technology, data and global financial markets
4-day work week in Queenstown with a small, high-performing team

Join a High-Frequency Trading firm operating on some of the world's largest financial exchanges.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

22d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

EOI - Sessional Lecturers

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD Campus + Online Teaching | Full-time, Part-time & Sessional
Industry experts are most welcome!
Tech, Data, Ai, Business papers | Bachelor and Master's programmes

Calling all Lecturers and Industry Experts! Shape the Future of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Education at NZSE

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

QUANT TRADING RESEARCH/DEVELOPER SUMMER INTERNSHIP / GRADUATE

at TRV Trading

This is a Full time job

New Lynn, Auckland(Hybrid)

$62,500 + performance and profit share bonuses

Mine terabytes of market data to discover profitable trading patterns
Work directly with senior quants, traders and engineers to generate profits
Graduate role guaranteed for top performers

Turn market data into profitable trading strategies alongside world-class quants in a high-performance trading environment

subClassification: Mathematics, Statistics & Information SciencesMathematics, Statistics & Information Sciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

22d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Data & Economic Analyst

Wellington Central, Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Turn complex data into insights that shape decisions across Aotearoa
Multiple 2-year fixed term opportunities available
Salary $84,027-$98,855

Multiple 2-year fixed term opportunities in Wellington and Christchurch

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

22d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Ecological Modeller - Earth Sciences

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Shape freshwater management through innovative ecological modelling
Work with leading scientists on real-world environmental challenges
Located in Christchurch or Hamilton

Help improve freshwater outcomes through ecological modelling, data analysis, and science that supports real-world decisions.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed six days ago

Poutaki Hōtaka Rangahau | Research Programme Manager - Faculty of Science

This is a Full time job

at Southern Cross Travel Insurance

$93,201 – $102,388 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

We are seeking a Poutaki Hōtaka Rangahau (Research Programme Manager) to support a dynamic portfolio of research activity.

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Data Science/AI Governance and Leadership

at University of Otago

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$97,000 – $137,000 per year

Shape data science and AI governance education at the University of Otago
Build influential industry, community and interdisciplinary connections
Help shape a new academic future at the University’s Queenstown campus

Join the University of Otago as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer shaping the future of Data Science, AI Governance and Leadership.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve hours ago

Pricing & Portfolio Analyst

This is a Full time job

End-to-end pricing role with real breadth and visibility
Help build a newly in-house pricing function from the ground up
Work across products, markets, data, portfolio and implementation

Get the breadth to build, shape and influence pricing end to end across products, markets, data and portfolio performance at SCTI.

subClassification: ActuarialActuarial classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

12h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Lead Statistical Data Scientist

at Oritain Global Limited

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

155,000+

Lead statistical data science at Oritain Auckland: mentor a high-performing team, build robust models, and drive transparent global supply chains.

subClassification: Mathematics, Statistics & Information SciencesMathematics, Statistics & Information Sciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Data Analyst

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$75,114 - $88,266 +KiwiSaver +Wellness Benefits

Do you want to build a data analysis career as part of a collaborative team?
Use your skills in applied economics, statistics, or a quantitative discipline.
Develop expertise in the energy sector to support policy advice.

We have an exciting opportunity for two Data Analysts to join the Data Service Delivery (DSD) unit at MBIE.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Ecological Modeller - Earth Sciences

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Shape freshwater management through innovative ecological modelling
Work with leading scientists on real-world environmental challenges
Located in Christchurch or Hamilton

Help improve freshwater outcomes through ecological modelling, data analysis, and science that supports real-world decisions.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed one day ago

Business Insights Analyst - Research and Development

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

This is a Full time job

$83,104 - $91,803 per annum

Focus on research, market intelligence and future opportunities
Analyse emerging products, workforce needs, industry and learner trends
Fixed term role for 24 months aligned to Research and Development Strategy

Transform complex market data into meaningful insights that inform future programme and investment decisions.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Data Science/AI Governance and Leadership

at University of Otago

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$97,000 – $137,000 per year

Shape data science and AI governance education at the University of Otago
Build influential industry, community and interdisciplinary connections
Help shape a new academic future at the University’s Queenstown campus

Join the University of Otago as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer shaping the future of Data Science, AI Governance and Leadership.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Research Assistant- School of Psychology – 36 month fixed term – part time

This is a Full time job

$56,400 – $61,700 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

If you are passionate about Pasifika wellbeing, culturally grounded research, and creating real-world impact

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Professional Teaching Fellow - TFC Mathematics/Statistics – 11 month -part-time

This is a Full time job

$105,791 – $128,065 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
11 month fixed term
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

Fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the academic journeys of learners from diverse backgrounds

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Professional Teaching Fellow - Te Kura Mātauranga Pāngarau|School of Mathematics

This is a Full time job

$105,791 – $128,065 per year

Ongoing professional development opportunities
Excellent location
Competitive superannuation scheme and Employee benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the academic journeys of learners from diverse backgrounds

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Data & AI Engineer

at Booths Logistics

This is a Full time job

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

Brand new role to build our data foundation and put AI to work across the business. Auckland based, hands on and yours to shape from day one

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Business Insights Analyst - Research and Development

This is a Full time job

at Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira Inc

$83,104 - $91,803 per annum

Focus on research, market intelligence and future opportunities
Analyse emerging products, workforce needs, industry and learner trends
Fixed term role for 24 months aligned to Research and Development Strategy

Transform complex market data into meaningful insights that inform future programme and investment decisions.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

AI Enablement Lead

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

It is a rare opportunity to shape how an iwi adopts AI on its own terms.
AI enablement in this role is grounded in real tooling and evolving quickly.
The role operates through influence rather than formal authority

Lead AI enablement across an iwi organisation, helping shape adoption in a values-led environment.

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Climate Services Scientist - Earth Sciences

at New Zealand Institute for Earth Science

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead internationally significant climate impact research and services
Influence science, policy and communities through strong partnerships
Permanent, full-time position based in Wellington

You will design and deliver climate/hazard information, applications and services to support risk-informed decision-making across the Pacific and NZ

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Machine Learning Engineer

at Walker Smith

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$90,000 - $110,000

Cutting Edge Technology
True Autonomy
Build and scale complex production-grade machine learning models.

Christchurch tech company seeking an ML Engineer (PhD + 1-2 yrs exp) to design, optimise, and deploy advanced production models and MLOps pipelines.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - HEBUT

at Massey University

This is a Full time job

Massey University, Manawatu

$86113 - $152711 p.a.

Teach computer science, software engineering and IT in NZ and China.
Deliver engaging learning and support student research.
Conduct research, publish, and build international partnerships.

Teaching and researching computing disciplines across Massey and HEBUT in China, combining international education and research excellence.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Technical Lead – Code Modules

Wellington Central, Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Influence the technical direction of cutting-edge data products and platforms
Permanent role based in our 6-Star rated building in Wellington
Explore emerging technologies and drive innovation at scale

Lead the future of data innovation in Wellington—drive technical excellence, mentor talent, and shape next-generation data platforms.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Data Scientist (AI Enablement)

at University of Canterbury

This is a Full time job