About NIWA

NIWA is placing the future of New Zealanders at the heart of its operation by investing in new supercomputers that will significantly enhance scientists’ abilities to solve crucial issues facing the country.

We recognise that there's so much more to life than just work!

Last Updated: July 2025

If you're moving to join us here at NIWA, we want to say thanks for choosing us by helping you with your big move.

NIWA is managed by an Executive Team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. Science and operational matters are handled by two sub-groups.

We sponsor regional science and technology fairs around New Zealand and support learning programmes that bring science into the classroom.

A list of some of the questions we get asked most frequently. If you don't see your question answered here, please get in touch.

NIWA has working relationships with hundreds of organisations in New Zealand and overseas.

The Statement of Core Purpose spells out why the Government owns Crown Research Institutes and what it expects from them.

We have an exciting range of career opportunities at NIWA in both the scientific and professional support areas.

Digital copies of all our annual reports published since 2011.

NIWA's educational resources and scientific data are tools for young people to learn about science.