Data Scientist

Are you ready to make a real impact in a role that sits at the heart of business-critical decision-making? Here’s your chance to join Contact Energy’s fast-paced Data & AI team as a Data Scientist, where your work will directly support trading decisions that influence revenue, risk, and reputation. This is an ASAP start fixed-term contract through to Friday 23 January 2026, covering parental leave – and it’s an exciting opportunity to step into a space where your skills will be valued and your contributions will matter. You’ll be working closely with the Trading team to develop and maintain trading algorithms that help drive smart, informed decisions. You’ll be hands-on with mission-critical tools and workstreams like Manawa integration, helping to ensure continuity and resilience in a space where disruption can be costly. Expect quick turnarounds, meaningful work, and a collaborative environment where your technical expertise will shine. You’ll be part of a tight-knit, friendly team that thrives on getting things done without the stress – and you’ll have the flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid setup, just like the team does. This role is critical to sustaining the decisioning tools and insights our Trading domain depends on and you’ll help shape a data-driven future that supports our strategic ambitions.