Antarctica New Zealand is the government agency charged with carrying out New Zealand's activities in Antarctica supporting world leading science and environmental protection. Our vision is: Antarctica and the Southern Ocean - valued, protected, understood. We work to ensure that Antarctica's environment continues to be protected, that scientists are supported to find the answers to complex scientific questions, and that science outcomes are communicated back to policy makers and the public. With almost 60 years' experience working in Antarctica, New Zealand is recognised a leader in the international treaty system, and has a strong commitment to the natural environment.
Demystifying science through strong outreach and education is an essential part of our mandate.
Welcome to Scott Base
Scott Base, New Zealand's only Antarctic research station, perches on a low volcanic headland called Pram Point at the Southern end of Ross Island, 3500kms south of Dunedin and 1350kms from the South Pole.
Interested in working with us?
Antarctica New Zealand offers a mixture of permanent, seconded and fixed term roles in Christchurch and at Scott Base. Click to learn about roles we are recruiting for, remember to save our recruitment website in your favourites so you can keep an eye on when we are hiring.
Kiwi Science
Antarctica New Zealand's role in science is to establish themes and priorities for New Zealand Antarctic science; encourage and facilitate the implementation of science projects that deliver on them; and present the outcomes and benefits of and advocate for Antarctic science.
Antarctica’s Unique Environment
Antarctica New Zealand aims to develop and maintain high-quality environmental standards and procedures that
- Minimise New Zealand's environmental footprint in Antarctica and safeguard the Antarctic and Southern Ocean environments;
- Are understood, respected and implemented by Antarctica New Zealand staff, stakeholders and visitors;
- Support New Zealand's national and international obligations in Antarctica.
Antarctica New Zealand aims to develop and maintain high-quality environmental standards and procedures that
- Minimise New Zealand's environmental footprint in Antarctica and safeguard the Antarctic and Southern Ocean environments;
- Are understood, respected and implemented by Antarctica New Zealand staff, stakeholders and visitors;
- Support New Zealand's national and international obligations in Antarctica.
Antarctica New Zealand has a strong established history of environmental leadership. The environment and our impact on it is one of the driving considerations in every decision we make when operating in Antarctica.
Bringing Antarctica to the living rooms of New Zealanders
Want to learn more about New Zealand's role in Antarctica? Check out some awesome footage and imagery here!
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