Dr Mike Williams
Chief Scientist - Oceans
Mike joined NIWA in 2001 and has a science background in physical oceanography, ocean acidification, climate change and ocean processes associated with Antarctic sea ice and ice shelves. Prior to his appointment as Chief Scientist - Oceans in 2021, Mike held a joint appointment as Director of the Deep South National Science Challenge and Principal Scientist, Marine Physics.
Dr Joshu Mountjoy
Strategy Manager - Oceans
Joshu Mountjoy has a background in marine geoscience and has undertaken research across New Zealand’s EEZ, the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. His role as Strategy Manager Oceans enables him to develop new business and research directions drawing on the range of technical and research capability within the Oceans Centre and across NIWA. Joshu works closely with Te Kuwaha to develop stronger working relationships with Māori, and is building NIWA’s presence in renewable energy to support Aotearoa New Zealand’s decarbonisation goals.
Staff member | Job Title | Contact |
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Alan Orpin | Principal Scientist - Marine Geology | |
Alice Harang | Hydrodynamics Scientist | |
Antonia Cristi | Marine Phytoplankton Ecologist | |
Ashley Rowden | Principal Scientist - Marine Ecology | |
Brit Finucci | Fisheries Scientist | |
Carolyn Lundquist | Principal Scientist - Marine Ecology | |
Chen Wang | Data Scientist | |
Christo Rautenbach | Coastal and Estuarine Physical Processes Scientist | |
Craig Stevens | Principal Scientist - Marine Physics | |
Craig Stewart | Marine Physicist | |
Cyprien Bosserelle | Hydrodynamics Modeller | |
Daniel Leduc | Marine Biologist | |
Denise Fernandez | Physical Oceanographer | |
Helen Macdonald | Regional Ocean Modelling System (ROMS) Numerical Modeller | |
Helen Neil | General Manager - Operations | |
Irene Middleton | Marine Ecologist | |
Jaret Bilewitch | Molecular Biologist | |
Jess Hillman | Marine Geoscientist | |
Kareen Schnabel | Marine Biologist | |
Karl Safi | Algal Ecologist | |
Kevin Mackay | Marine Geologist, Marine Data Manager | |
Leigh Tait | Marine Ecologist | |
Natalie Robinson | Marine Physicist | |
Orlando Lam-Gordillo | Coastal Marine Ecologist | |
Pablo Escobar-Flores | Fisheries Scientist | |
Philip Barnes | Principal Scientist - Marine Geology | |
Philip Sutton | Physical Oceanographer | |
Rachael Peart | Marine Invertebrate Systematist | |
Rachel Hale | Marine Ecologist | |
Richard O'Driscoll | Chief Scientist - Fisheries | |
Sally Watson | Marine Geophysicist | |
Sara Mikaloff-Fletcher | Principal Scientist - Carbon Chemistry and Modelling | |
Scott Nodder | Principal Scientist - Marine Geology | |
Scott Stephens | Chief Scientist - Coasts and Estuaries | |
Shaun Williams | Natural Hazards Scientist | |
Stacy Deppeler | Marine Biogeochemistry Technician | |
Svenja Halfter | Zooplankton Ecologist | |
Tom Brough | Marine Ecologist - Quantitative Modeller | |
Zhonghou Xu | Coastal Modeller |