M te Pakihi | About the Company: Manaaki Whenua is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute (CRI) for our land and environment. We are responsible for supporting New Zealand to develop a sustainable relationship with our land, through the delivery of exceptional science across a wide range of disciplines. K rero m te t ranga | About the role The purpose of this role is to provide software engineering and data science expertise to scientists and researchers.

The role may span fields such as biology, climate, biodiversity, economics, earth sciences, and genomics, helping to transform research code and computational workflows into robust, reproducible, and well-managed solutions. It is grounded in scientific expertise and a passion for supporting others. The role emphasises practical guidance and the adoption of good coding and data management practices, with a focus on applying data science methods - including AI techniques where appropriate.

This position combines scientific knowledge with software development, data science, and research data management best practices to support researchers in achieving their goals efficiently and effectively. This position is permanent, full time, reports to the Manager of eResearch Support within the Data and Digital Team and is based at Manaaki Whenua locations including Lincoln, Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. pmanawa | About you You will have a relevant tertiary qualification in computing, data science, or a scientific discipline, with a strong foundation in both scientific thinking and technical problem-solving.

This role may particularly suit those with a research background who have moved into digital and data-intensive work. You will bring at least three years' experience in scientific programming, data analysis, data management, and machine learning or deep learning, along with a solid grasp of statistics and mathematics. You enjoy working collaboratively with researchers, understanding the scientific context of their work, and translating domain needs into digital solutions.

We value flexibility, pragmatism, and the ability to support researchers across disciplines and remote locations. The role may involve occasional travel within New Zealand. Ng huatanga kei a mtou | What we offer As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people and enjoy supportive employee benefits such as an annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks and 4 days, generous sick leave, paid parental leave, 3 paid Manaaki Whenua days between Christmas and New Year, as well as income maintenance and life insurance benefits and flexible working options.

You will also have the opportunity for personal growth and career development. Manaaki Whenua embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we celebrate and respect diversity in all its forms including.