On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

About NIWA

  • NIWA invests $18 million  in New Zealand’s future

    Media release
    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.
  • Work-life balance

    We recognise that there's so much more to life than just work!
  • (no image provided)

    Privacy Policy

    Last Updated: July 2025
  • Coming from overseas?

    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.
  • (no image provided)

    Our management

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

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

    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.
  • RV Tangaroa in Antarctica

    Our partners & funders

    NIWA has working relationships with hundreds of organisations in New Zealand and overseas.
  • Antarctic diver and jellyfish

    Statement of Core Purpose

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

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

    Annual reports

    Digital copies of all our annual reports published since 2011.
  • Resources for teachers

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