Principal Data Analyst - Climate and Environment
Wellington, New Zealand
Nicholas
Hitt
New Zealand Ministry for the Environment
B.S. EAS 2016; Ph.D. Victoria University of Wellington 2020
Please briefly describe your current job
My day to day responsibilities are to provide thought leadership which enables ensuring the New Zealand government’s climate and environmental decisions are rooted in the best science, data and evidence available. This includes providing advice on data governance, data modelling, data management, and data quality and assurance.
What is your favorite part of your current position
The culture and fast paced environment.
How did your EAS education prepare you for your current job?
It gave me the background climate/environment knowledge I needed to speak confidently in my role.
What do you wish you had known as an EAS undergraduate in order to land the job of your dreams?
How to develop soft skills and business skills.