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Careers at NIWA

NIWA works at the forefront of some of the most critical environmental issues facing the planet, and our staff are recognised as international experts in their fields. NIWA is making a difference in achieving sustainable management and responsible use of New Zealand's natural resources. Come and join our passionate and committed team! We know that our people are everything, and to produce top quality science we need to provide a work environment that attracts, retains, and develops the very best people, and enables them to do their best work. We offer generous employee benefits and work-life balance initiatives, and have led the way in our efforts to achieve better pay for the science sector in New Zealand. As a permanent employee, you can expect flexible working hours, unlimited sick leave, life insurance, professional membership fees, study support for approved courses, free car parking, personal development leave, and a lot more.


Top jobs

Chief Scientist Aquatic Biodiversity & Biosecurity

Date: Mar 1, 2010
We are seeking an accomplished professional to provide scientific leadership of our National Centre for Aquatic Biodiversity and Biosecurity.This is an ...

HPC Scientific Programmer

Date: Feb 4, 2010
In early 2010 NIWA will install a new IBM p575/p6 HPC. This system will start at 56 nodes and is expected to increase to 108 nodes in 2011/12. The new High ...

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