Social Scientist

1 day ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time

Are you looking to build your Environmental Social Science career? If so, this early career position with New Zealand's leading Crown Research Institute is a great opportunity to establish your future. - ** Based in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch** **What you will be doing**: You'll be working with some of the most talented and high performing research and applied science teams in the science sector, and collaborating with NIWA's biophysical, economic and cultural scientists to contribute environmental social science expertise to a diverse range of research and consultancy projects. The position can be based at any of our four main sites, and you could be working on projects throughout New Zealand and potentially the Pacific Islands. **What you will bring**: To be successful in this role you will have: - Knowledge and experience in the context of climate change adaptation and natural resources. - Some experience in the interface between social science, biophysical science and environmental management. - An appreciation of tikanga, Mātauranga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, experience working with Māori and developing the associated capabilities to working effectively with Māori. - Experience in collaborative research with communities would be advantageous, as would systems thinking, and facilitation and workshop skills. **What we will offer**: - Varied, challenging and important work with talented colleagues in an organisation devoted to environmental science. - A high performing organisation with a focus on employee development and wellbeing. - Generous leave entitlements and employee benefits. **About us**: NIWA is a dynamic mission-led research and applied science organisation and New Zealand's largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, freshwater and marine science. NIWA aims to guide the nation to a prosperous and resilient future by growing the economy, protecting people, assets and ecosystems, and enabling effective responses to environmental change. NIWA offers a flexible workplace environment with an "office first" culture. We believe teamwork and collaboration happen best when our people have the opportunity to interact in person - that's where the magic happens Job Details - Crown research institute NIWA- Reference # 54240- Posted on 15 Oct 2024- Closes on 03 Nov 2024 23:55- Location(s) Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch, Central Wellington- Expertise Social Sciences- Job level(s) Scientist- Work type(s) Permanent- More details (document) Early Career Social Scientist PD - October 2024.pdf


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