National Institute for Water & Atmospheric Research

NIWA's 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 increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve the safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders. NIWA is committed to: - Promoting creativity, innovation, and teamwork - Ensuring the core science areas are appropriately staffed and supplied with sufficient equipment and resources to conduct leading-edge science and deliver innovative and unrivalled products and services - Maintaining a culture which is adaptable and seeks opportunities - Attracting, retaining, and rewarding high quality staff - Ensuring that all staff are treated in a fair and equitable manner and that their work and private lives are balanced - Taking social responsibility and valuing the environment - Encouraging stakeholder participation in setting our research and business strategies - Working collaboratively with other organisations and people to form partnerships that add value to its research, intellectual property, and products and services