Data scientist
Data scientist
Also known as
Data analyst, market research analyst, business intelligence analyst, data warehouse analyst, data modeller, data steward
AUT programmes
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours
- Usually work in offices and may travel nationally
- Need to be accurate, logical and identify and solve problems
Typical tasks
- Collect and organise data
- Assess data quality
- Find trends, patterns and insights from data
- Use computer programming code to analyse data
- Build statistical models
- Prepare data reports
- Create graphs, charts and infographics
- Present information to others
- Teach others how to process data
Salary information
| Lower | Most common | Upper |
| $61K | $83K-$143K | $176K |
Tips from AUT graduates
Associate Data Scientist, Fonterra
Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
Marketing combines analytical thinking with human insight. It’s about understanding behaviour, positioning value and making strategic decisions that create measurable impact. My advice is to focus on building judgement, communication skills and reliability. The marketing industry moves quickly, and those who can think clearly under pressure stand out. And finally, be proactive. Opportunities often come to those who show readiness, not just readiness on paper.
People & Capability Advisor, Auckland Kindergarten Association
Bachelor of Business
Marketing combines analytical thinking with human insight. It’s about understanding behaviour, positioning value and making strategic decisions that create measurable impact. My advice is to focus on building judgement, communication skills and reliability. The marketing industry moves quickly, and those who can think clearly under pressure stand out. And finally, be proactive. Opportunities often come to those who show readiness, not just readiness on paper.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Marketing combines analytical thinking with human insight. It’s about understanding behaviour, positioning value and making strategic decisions that create measurable impact. My advice is to focus on building judgement, communication skills and reliability. The marketing industry moves quickly, and those who can think clearly under pressure stand out. And finally, be proactive. Opportunities often come to those who show readiness, not just readiness on paper.
Bachelor of Arts
Marketing combines analytical thinking with human insight. It’s about understanding behaviour, positioning value and making strategic decisions that create measurable impact. My advice is to focus on building judgement, communication skills and reliability. The marketing industry moves quickly, and those who can think clearly under pressure stand out. And finally, be proactive. Opportunities often come to those who show readiness, not just readiness on paper.
Distribution Centre Optimisation Lead, Global Supply Chain, Fonterra
Bachelor of Business
Marketing combines analytical thinking with human insight. It’s about understanding behaviour, positioning value and making strategic decisions that create measurable impact. My advice is to focus on building judgement, communication skills and reliability. The marketing industry moves quickly, and those who can think clearly under pressure stand out. And finally, be proactive. Opportunities often come to those who show readiness, not just readiness on paper.
Outlook
Data scientist specialisations are in demand. The number of data scientist roles is projected to grow 36% between 2021 and 2031, according to fortune.com. Strongest growth is expected in three specialist categories. Chat GPT is creating demand for people with AI and machine learning knowledge, user privacy has become a big issue and data infrastructure continues to expand.
What employers and industry want in graduates
* Exceptional interpersonal skills
* Logical, analytical and methodical
* Quick to learn new tasks
* Highly accurate with an intuition for drilling down to detail
* Motivated, proactive, able to meet deadlines