💼 Full-Time Position

Environmental Marine Research Scientist - Oceanography

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Cawthron
📍 nelson, nelson, New-Zealand
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Location
nelson, New-Zealand
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Posted
June 13, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Lead bio-physical marine environmental research with real-world impact!

Location: Nelson, NZ | Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $87,000 – $125,000 (depending on skills and experience)

Join Cawthron’s Healthy Oceans Group and contribute to high‑quality marine environmental research and consultancy that supports the sustainability and resilience of Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine environments. As part of a not‑for‑profit organisation with more than 100 years of impact, you will develop science‑based solutions to manage and enhance our marine environment.

What you’ll do

We are seeking an Environmental Marine Research Scientist – Oceanography with a PhD in marine environmental science research (e.g. oceanography, marine science, environmental engineering, marine physics, or a related field) to contribute specialist bio‑physical expertise to multidisciplinary research and consulting projects, with a particular focus on marine computational m...