WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Uses and develops mathematical principles and techniques to solve problems in science, engineering, management and other fields.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• develops mathematical theory underlying processes in the physical, biological and social sciences
• formulates mathematical models to simulate processes
• applies models to experimental observations and adjusts or recasts the models
• applies mathematical principles and techniques to the solution of problems in research, development, production, distribution and other functional areas
• uses numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform computations
• writes reports and papers
• may develop pure mathematical theories and hypotheses
• may write computer programs
• may direct and supervise computer programming activities

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