NIWA is an internationally renowned research organisation, dedicated to providing science-based products and services that enable people and businesses to make best sustainable use of the natural environment and its living resources.
Our science provides the basis for sustainable resource management, and our consultancy services help clients solve problems and address development challenges in the following areas:
- Atmosphere & climate
- Natural hazards
- Energy
- Freshwater
- Coasts & oceans
- Aquatic biodiversity & biosecurity
- Fisheries
- Aquaculture & biotechnology
- Environmental instrumentation
NIWA was established as a Crown Research Institute in 1992. It operates as a stand-alone company with its own Board of Directors and its shares are held by the Crown. It has almost doubled in size since 1992. Its revenue in 2006 was $106 million, and it has assets of $69 million.
We are committed to being an excellent employer. We provide extensive staff benefits and a working environment where employee safety and well-being is the highest priority.
