Data Science Manager

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity

As a Data Scientist at the Manager level, you will help clients unlock business value through AI-driven solutions, including agentic AI, machine learning, and statistical modelling. This role is client-facing and combines strategic thinking, product mindset, and technical depth. You will lead small teams to design and deliver AI solutions that align with business outcomes, leveraging your understanding of data science and familiarity with modern AI technologies.

You will act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through AI adoption journeys, shaping use cases, and ensuring solutions are practical and scalable.

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

• Consulting & Strategy

Engage with client stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI and data-driven innovation.

Lead teams to deliver AI solutions using agile methodologies.

Apply principles from SVPG and modern product management to design user-centric AI products.

Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of learning and innovation.

In line with client requirements you will need to be based in Auckland.

Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

Ideally, you’ll have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more :

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at or +61 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today

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EY | Building a better working world

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