About NIWA

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research

Decision makers at all levels are seeking pragmatic, evidence-based advice from environmental experts. Across the breadth of NIWA’s activities, our science provides high quality insights to underpin important decisions, and innovative solutions.

Our Company

NIWA, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, is a Crown Research Institute established in 1992. It operates as a stand-alone company with its own Board of Directors and Executive.

Our Mission

NIWA's mission is to conduct leading environmental science to enable the sustainable management of natural resources for New Zealand and the planet.

Statement of Core Purpose

The Statement of Core Purpose spells out why the Government owns Crown Research Institutes and what it expects from them.

Contact Us

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Statement of Corporate Intent

This Statement of Corporate Intent (SCI) sets out NIWA's strategy for delivering against its core purpose over the next five years. The SCI is reviewable annually.

Our Partners & Funders

NIWA has working relationships with hundreds of organisations in New Zealand and overseas. Most of NIWA’s revenue is from contestable research funding and commercial consultancy work.

Annual Reports

NIWA summarises its activities each year in an Annual Report.

Our People

Science, technology, and support, it takes the whole team to make NIWA work. 

Careers at NIWA

NIWA works at the forefront of some of the most critical environmental issues facing the planet, and our staff are recognised as international experts in their fields. We have a number of positions available - come and join our passionate and committed team! 

Organisational Responsibility

"We are committed to making a difference."

John Morgan, Chief Executive