About NIWA
Our story
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 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.
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.
Careers with 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.
Sustainability
NIWA is committed to being an excellent corporate citizen and leading businesses and the wider community on the long term sustainable use of our environment.