Statistician

Nielsen

At The Nielsen Company we pride ourselves on our high level of employee satisfaction. Here your initiative and new ideas will not only be welcomed, but encouraged. Being a global organisation who value our high calibre staff, the opportunity for career development both locally and internationally is limitless. You'll get to work with top brands and premiere clients, and experience scope and diversity within your role that other companies just can't offer. We recognise talent and expertise, and provide a structure and working environment that will allow you to drive your career in the right direction.

Our Retail Production Department currently seeks a Statistician to join our team in Takapuna Auckland.

This position will involve database maintenance of store samples and universes as well as data quality assurance. The successful applicant will have a high level of computer literacy, good problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail.

For this position you will require:

A strong problem solving skills.
Some background knowledge of supermarket products and/or retail experience
A relevant university degree in Statistics, Operations Research or similar
Some practical background in Statistics and/or Market Research
High Computer literacy and be technically equipped to work in complex database environments.
The ability work well under pressure
Willingness to learn and be a team player
A focused "Customer Care" attitude
Initiative and integrity, that you can readily demonstrate

There will be an initial training period, and excellent career opportunities for the right person. Applications close 8th June 2007. To apply please send your CV to hr.nz@nielsen.com