Statistician

Typical tasks

• Collect and combine data from different sources
• Assess data quality
• Prepare data for statistical analysis
• Use statistical methods to analyse data
• Build mathematical models
• Create data graphics
• Write reports to show data analysis
• Present statistics to others
• Design data collection methods

Outlook

Statistics is increasingly important as New Zealand organisations use data to understand issues, test ideas and make decisions. Health, government, business, science and environmental organisations need reliable analysis as data volumes grow. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are expanding analytical options, while also increasing the need for sound statistical methods, privacy protection and clear explanation of uncertainty.

What employers and industry want in graduates

• Strong mathematical, statistical and analytical thinking
• Ability to design studies and choose suitable methods
• Confidence using statistical software, programming and data tools
• Careful judgement about data quality, bias and uncertainty
• Clear communication of complex findings in plain language
• Commitment to privacy, ethics and responsible data use