Science

New Zealand has built a reputation as an international competitor in the areas of agricultural biotechnology, genomics, biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, nutraceuticals.

We’re home to a number of internationally-renowned research institutions, that undertake world-class scientific research in both agricultural bioscience and human health.

New Zealand scientists are involved in research ranging from cytokine discovery and the use of fermentation micro-organisms, to gene therapy and cancer drugs.

PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY ASSSOCIATIONS

The Royal Society of New Zealand
www.rsnz.org
Industry body promoting science and technology.

Science New Zealand
www.sciencenewzealand.org
Represents the eight Crown Research Institutes, delivering results for NZ through excellent science and technology.

New Zealand Biotechnology Association
www.nzbio.org.nz
Biotechnology industry association.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Kiwi Careers
www.kiwicareers.govt.nz/
Job-specific information on employment opportunities and market trends

FURTHER INFORMATION

Ministry of Research, Science & Technology (MoRST)
www.morst.govt.nz
Government department that develops policy related to research, science and technology.

Foundation for Research, Science & Technology
www.frst.govt.nz
Crown entity investing in research science and technology.

New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology
www.nzifst.org.nz
Association for those applying science and technology to the processing and distribution of foods.