Research Data Analyst

Hamilton | Full time 40 hours | Permanent

Estimated Salary:$80,000

NZD - $100,000

NZD per annum

At Dairy

NZ, our purpose is clear,progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming. We work alongside farmers and industry partners toleveragecollective strength and create purposeful change.

We’reseeking a Research Data Analyst to join our Data Science & Modelling team. This is a key role supporting high-impact research through strong data governance, robust systems, and reproducible analytical practices.

Reporting to the Head of Data Science & Modelling, you will enable the successful delivery ofDairy

NZ’sresearch programmes by ensuring research data is accurate, trusted, accessible, and well-governed.

You will work closely with Scientists, Technicians, and cross-functional teams to strengthen data quality, streamline workflows, and deliver credible reporting that underpins confident decision-making.

This role also contributes directly toDairy

NZ’sData, Information and AI Strategy by improving data standards, governance practices, and automation across research programmes.

• Partner with Scientists and Technicians to define data requirements
• Monitor and manage data flows to ensure integrity,traceability and compliance
• Validate,reconcile and document datasets to agreed quality standards
• Maintain strong metadata, versioncontroland governance practices
• Improve data quality,accessibility and usability across research programmes

• Analyse and interpret research data using appropriate statistical techniques
• Develop reproducible workflows in R
• Build automated reporting solutions (e.g. R Markdown)
• Utilise relational databases and data warehouses, including Snowflake and Git Hub
• Contribute to automation and structured data pipeline development

• Work within cross-functional teams to deliver data outcomes
• Share technicalexpertiseand support agreed Standard Operating Procedures
• Contribute to lifting data capability across research teams

You are analytical, detail-oriented and motivated by producing trusted, high-quality data that supports credible science and real-world impact.

• Strong understanding of dairy science and agricultural research data
• Experience working with relational databases and data warehouses
• Working knowledge of R

• Experience with large or complex datasets
• Experience with automated reporting tools

You will also bring strong attention to detail, clear written communication, effective planning, technical curiosity, and an understanding of the New Zealand dairy industry.

• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Clear, concise written communication
• Strong planning and time management skills
• Perseverance and drive to deliver outcomes
• Technical curiosity and ability to learn quickly
• Sound IT capability across relevant analytical tools
• Understanding of the New Zealand dairy industry

• Contribute to research that directly supports New Zealand dairy farmers
• Play a role in implementing
  
  Dairy
  
  NZ’sData Strategy
• Build technical capability within a respected industry organisation
• Help shape programmes that influence the future of the dairy sector

Ifyou’remotivated by strong systems, credible data, and research that makes a difference for farmers,we’dlove to hear from you.

Check out the full position description here to read more detail. Applications close 19th March 2026

Apply now and help us progress a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming.