NIWA Employee Directory

Research ServicesAuckland, New Zealand501-1000 Employees

NIWA, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research 

"Enhancing the benefits of New Zealand's natural resources"

NIWA - with its global reputation for excellence in water and atmospheric research - is one of New Zealand's seven Crown Research Institutes, organisations tasked with carrying out scientific research for the benefit of New Zealand.

Our purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand’s aquatic resources and environments, to provide understanding of climate and the atmosphere, and to increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve the safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders.

We are the lead Crown Research Institute (CRI) in the following areas:

•	aquatic resources and environments (with a focus on surface freshwaters and coastal environments)
•	oceans
•	freshwater and marine fisheries
•	aquaculture
•	climate and atmosphere
•	climate and weather hazards
•	aquatic and atmospheric-based energy resources
•	aquatic biodiversity (including biosystematics) and biosecurity.

Additionally, we work with research providers, commercial clients and other end-users to contribute to the development of the following areas:

•	biosecurity, freshwater and hazards management
•	climate change adaptation and mitigation
•	ocean floor exploration
•	seafood sector
•	urban environments
•	Antarctica.

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NIWA Global Highlights

Location
Employees

Oceania
398

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  • New Zealand
    396
  • Australia
    2

Africa
21

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  • Nigeria
    19
  • Cameroon
    1
  • Madagascar
    1

Europe
14

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  • Netherlands
    4
  • United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
    3
  • Poland
    2
  • Germany
    1
  • Italy
    1
  • Norway
    1
  • Spain
    1
  • France
    1

North America
8

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  • United States Of America
    6
  • Canada
    1
  • Honduras
    1

Asia
5

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  • India
    2
  • Iran
    1
  • Singapore
    1
  • Japan
    1

South America
2

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  • Brazil
    1
  • Ecuador
    1

NIWA's Leadership

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    J. M.
    Chief Executive
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    J. R.
    Chief Scientist, Advanced Technology
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    J. A. F.
    Chief Scientist - Aquaculture & Biotechnology
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    J. S.
    Chief Scientist, Environmental Information
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    J. Q.
    Chief Scientist
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    R. H.
    Chief Scientist, Fisheries
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    B. H.
    Chief Scientist Emerita
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    S. L.
    Chief Scientist - Freshwater And Estuaries
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NIWA Employee Metrics

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Contact profiles from NIWA

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    R. M.
    Deputy Ceo
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    New ZealandWellington
    Oct 25, 2025
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    J. M.
    Chief Executive
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    New ZealandAuckland
    Dec 03, 2025
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    J. R.
    Chief Scientist, Advanced Technology
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    New ZealandWellington
    Dec 03, 2025
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    J. A. F.
    Chief Scientist - Aquaculture & Biotechnology
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    New ZealandNorthland
    Oct 26, 2025
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    J. S.
    Chief Scientist, Environmental Information
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    New ZealandCanterbury
    Jun 22, 2025
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    R. M.
    Deputy Chief Executive, General Manager Science
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    New ZealandWellington
    Dec 03, 2025
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    J. Q.
    Chief Scientist
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    New Zealand
    Aug 10, 2025
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    R. H.
    Chief Scientist, Fisheries
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    New ZealandWellington
    Sep 10, 2025
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    B. H.
    Chief Scientist Emerita
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    New Zealand
    Dec 03, 2025
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    S. L.
    Chief Scientist - Freshwater And Estuaries
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    New ZealandCanterbury
    Aug 09, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIWA known for?

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NIWA was founded in 1992 operates in the Research Services industry; you can contact the main corporate office by phone at . Explore NIWA's company overview page for more information.

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How many employees does NIWA have currently?

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NIWA has approximately 624 employees as of December 2025. These team members are located across 6 continents, including OceaniaAfricaEurope.

Who are NIWA's key employees and leadership?

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As of December 2025, NIWA's key employees include:

  • Chief Executive: J. M.
  • Chief Scientist, Advanced Technology: J. R.
  • Chief Scientist - Aquaculture & Biotechnology: J. A. F.
  • Chief Scientist, Environmental Information: J. S.
  • Chief Scientist: J. Q.

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