Environmental Economist

Want to work in Aotearoa New Zealand? Are you passionate about delivering economic research that makes a difference?
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Full time, permanent position (37.

5 hours per week):
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Based in Hamilton, New Zealand:

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  $75,000 to $125,000, depending on skills and experience:

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Generous benefits (i.e., leave, professional development, wellness, family sick leave)
NIWA is a dynamic research organisation and New Zealand's largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, freshwater and marine science.

Our core purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand's aquatic resources and environments, to provide an understanding of climate and the atmosphere, and increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders.

The position is part of the Social Sciences and Economics team within NIWA. The team comprises seven staff based primarily in Hamilton.

We work across NIWA's scientific platforms on multidisciplinary research and consultancy projects and lead social science and economics research providing applied knowledge and engagement to support decision-making by industry, government, Māori and community organisations.

What we're looking for:

What you will bring:
To be successful in this position you will have:

• A Masters or PhD in economics, natural resources, environmental economics or relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous applied economist experience in the public sector, NGO or consultancy.
• Strong technical skills applicable to analysing the economic dimensions of the biophysical world.
• A track record of working in applied settings with decisionmaking and policy implications.
• Research design, project management and/or delivery experience.
• Familiarity with environmental priorities in New Zealand and the Pacific region, including climate change adaptation, transitioning to a low carbon economy, caring for biodiversity, enhancing a sustainable economy, and improving the health of waterways and oceans.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary and or multicultural teams.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary research teams.
• Skills in oral and written communication to multiple audiences, including a scientific and/or industry publication track record.
• A willingness to working with Māori and developing the associated capabilities to working effectively with Māori (incl. researchers, senior leaders, groups and organisations).

NIWA offers flexible working options (e.g., part-time, flexible start and finish times). We are happy to discuss potential flexible options for this position at the interview stage.

NIWA promotes the importance and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce, including the Rainbow Community, and pride ourselves on being a family-friendly and supportive workplace.

Job Details

• Crown research institute

NIWA- Reference #
Posted on
13 Mar 2023- Closes on

02 Apr :55- Location(s)

Hamilton- Expertise
Social Sciences, Economics- Job level(s)
Scientist- Work type(s)
Permanent- More details (document)
Environemental Economist PD - March

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