Astronauts may be the most well-known space workers, but there’s a wide range of opportunities available for a space career! Space is complex and requires workers with a variety of skills across

Imagine if scientists could accurately predict the severity of storms and other climate phenomena, giving those in their path potentially life-saving information.

How our investment is helping to produce science and innovation success in New Zealand.

In 2015, Xerra Earth Observation Institute received $14.7 million (excl GST) to drive innovation and growth in New Zealand by enabling access to, and exploiting, earth observation data over a 6.5 year period from January 2017 to June 2023.

Established in 2016, the New Zealand-China Research Collaboration Centres are a mechanism to align existing cooperation and build new connections between New Zealand and Chinese researchers. In 2020, their mandate was expanded to include the coordination and support of joint research projects with China.

New Zealand’s gene technology rules are being updated to match scientific and technology advancements.

The Endeavour Fund plays a unique role in the science system through an open, contestable process with a focus on both research excellence and a broad range of impacts.

Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research receives $17.4 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms - Land-based ecosystems and Enhancing land use.

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) receives $42.7 million per year for 3 science platforms - Marine environment, Freshwater environment, and Climate and weather hazards.

MBIE has announced the 12 successful proposals Catalyst: Strategic – New Zealand-DLR Joint Research Programme December 2020