Data science in social services

Organisation

Ministry of Social Development

Location

Wellington

Project description

The Client and Business Intelligence Unit provides actionable insights to improve decision-making and assess operational needs across the Ministry through advanced analytical methods. The unit is responsible for the design of innovative solutions to complex analytical problems, using and supporting the latest tools and methods required to undertake analytics, then translating this into practical real-world solutions for frontline staff and senior management. Intern projects are likely to cover topics across predictive modeling, natural language processing, and cloud thinking and capability.

Skills required

Data wrangling, analysis, programming (R, Python, Spark), Amazon Web Services, Hadoop ecosystem, excellent communication skills.