Data Scientist

Seeking a passionate & experienced Data Scientist to architect solutions, unlock insights & turn data into gold with our iconic Kiwi brand

Why choose Lotto?

At Lotto NZ, we’re believers in inspiring Kiwis to dream big. So working with us means doing meaningful mahi that benefits good causes across Aotearoa. All while having a fun along the way.

Everything we do comes back to making sure Kiwis can play in a way that’s healthy and fun, whilst returning 100% of our profits back into our communities around Aotearoa.

The Data Scientist is responsible for solving complex business challenges using their advanced statistical, algorithmic and machine learning techniques to leverage data. They will architect solutions, experiment, test hypotheses, building technically sophisticated models and effectively communicating insights and outcomes to support strategic decision making.

Data Science

• Predictive modelling and timeseries forecasting that support timely and well executed game changes or enhancements.
• Modelling that supports distribution and inventory management.
• Sales and jackpot simulation models that support financial forecasting and budgeting.
• Refinement and enhancement of existing models that support cross functional teams.
• Deep learning models that track product, channel, and organisational performance.

Analytics & Insight

• Support business strategy through delivery of accurate & relevant data, analysis, and actionable insight.
• Perform data preparation, extraction and suitable data modelling integrating multiple data sources where necessary.
• Support predictive modelling requirements of the business – from data extraction, manipulation, exploration, through to model development.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Effective presentation skills to present findings/recommendations to a broad range of audiences at all levels.
• Assist Lotto NZ with building a strong Data Science practice.
• Disseminate accurate, current, and relevant information throughout the organisation where and when required.
• Proactively come up with and demonstrate new and improved ways of sharing key information across the business at all levels to support decision making.

Your team:

This role will work cross functionally where their machine learning and predictive analytics abilities can be utilised to create efficiency and optimise existing systems and processes. This role will also support the analytics team and the wider business in identifying key insights from the depths of data that cannot be easily identified or extracted.

Additionally, this role will also provide data analysis, build PowerBI dashboards and complete other adhoc reporting tasks to support the busy Data & Analytics team here at Lotto NZ.

A bit about you:

With strong practical knowledge of timeseries forecasting and financial modelling, and at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role, the Lotto NZ Data Scientist with possess a deep understanding of solution design using data.

As a naturally curious person with an utmost passion for data, cutting edge technologies, and mathematical principles, the data scientist will stay abreast of emerging trends and developments to ensure Lotto NZ is continuously maximising the value in data.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• excellent problem-solving skills and lateral thinking ability
• Strong SQL and strong ability in R and/or Python.
• experience in a big data platform such as Apache Spark
• experience in ML frameworks such as Tensorflow, Keras, Sklearn etc.
• a background in maths and statistics is advantageous

Come as you are:

At Lotto NZ, we believe that when everyone’s in, everyone wins. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that our customers and communities can feel a part of. We accept you and celebrate you exactly as you are, no matter your background and we want you to feel at home when you’re with us.

Lotto NZ exists to provide safe gaming for New Zealanders to play and win while contributing money back to Kiwi communities.

Thanks to Lotto NZ players, every year thousands of community groups and organisations around the country receive essential funding to help make good things happen in our communities.

Our focus at Lotto is to create an environment where you thrive. We are intentional about building a diverse and inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds feel seen, heard, and understood. This is your opportunity to join a group of good people, with good vibes who support each other like whānau.

We want you to feel comfortable throughout the recruitment process, so please feel free to let us know if there is anything you need to allow you to participate equitably. Don’t worry if you think you don’t tick all the boxes – if you have passion and interest, we would love to hear from you.

How we care for you:

To help you win at work and beyond, we’ve created some purposeful ways to look after you, your whānau and the community we share. Some of this includes:

• Insurances including medical, life, income protection and critical illness to make sure you’re covered whenever you need it
• Flexibility to have the work-life balance that suits both you and the people you care about.
• An annual wellness benefit to support your wellbeing.
• Extra paid leave for days like Lotto Day at Christmas and Volunteer Day.
• Personalised development to help you grow, including access to tools like LinkedIn Learning.
• Recruitment referral bonus.
• Modern office in Newmarket plus barista coffee machine.
• An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu jabs, access to EAP and onsite gym.
• Parental leave return to work lumpsum payments
• Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Wellbeing networks.
• Enjoy fresh fruit, biscuits, coffee, breakfast, and a selection of teas on us

Applications from any background are actively encouraged, however the right to work in New Zealand is a must. Want to be a part of something big? Apply today via mylotto.co.nz/careers