Tuhinga o mua
$65 - $170k
SKILLS DEMAND
HE TINO
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN New Zealand
288
He aha te Kaimātai Pūtaiao Whenua
A Geophysicist is a perfect role for those with an inquiring mind and keen interest in science. Day to day tasks include but are not limited to:
- Studying the properties of rocks and minerals
- Research and study of other planets
- Assist with data provision for search and rescue
- Study patterns of activity of volcanoes
- Study and measure earthquake activity and gravity
- Study and measure magnetic and electrical fields
- Study, measure and report on coastline risk for tsunamis and storms
- Measure, process and report on data collected from GPS systems
- Locate and study natural deposits such as minerals, oil, water and gas
- Analyse geological layers of the oceans, earth and atmosphere
- Provide reports, data and advice to civil defence and government agencies about environmental risks including volcano activity, earthquakes and volcanoes
- Write papers and compile research for submission to journals
- Write research reports and papers with the results of their studies
- Supervise research projects at universities
- Lecture at university
- Develop numerical models based on the findings of experiments and research
Getting in and Qualifications
Pūkenga Whaiaro
Geophysicists will have a set of personal skills that will help them navigate the specifics of their role. They include but are not limited to:
- He tino pukenga whakamahere
- Lateral thinkers with exceptional problem-solving skills
- Unwavering attention to accuracy and detail
- He pai te whakawhitiwhiti whakaaro
- Ability to write and prepare technical documents and reports
- Enuiqring and observant
- Comfortable working in the elements outdoors
- Te manawanui me te manawanui
- Exceptional maths ability
- Fit and healthy
- Comfortable working in remote locations, at sea or at height
Work Experience Pathways
- Laboratory experience
- He Papatono Rorohiko
- Science technician
- Practical marine experience
- Geological field assistant
- Electronics experience
- Scientific research experience
- Laboratory technician experience
Subject Pathways
- Pūtaiao rorohiko
- Maths
- Te matū
- ahupūngao
- Matawhenua
- Ingarihi