Unlocking a Fulfilling Career: The ESR Employee Experience
Join ESR, and you’ll join a diverse and talented team working together to protect and enhance the well-being of people living in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) is the New Zealand government research agency dedicated to the health, well-being, and safety of our communities. ESR uses world-leading science to monitor disease, test food and products, safeguard our water, support the justice sector, and more. By joining forces with experts and iwi, ESR is tackling critical issues to ensure a better Aotearoa for all.
Life as an employee at ESR
The values at ESR were collaboratively developed by their community and staff. These values express a shared commitment to a ‘positive and courageous’ work environment where they innovate, explore, and utilise excellent science to make a difference for all New Zealanders.
ESR provides a stimulating work environment and a safe and healthy workplace. It encourages staff to maintain lifestyle balance and recognises the importance of flexible working conditions. ESR also provides excellent opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development.
ESR are committed to sustainability and finding ways of working that uphold social and environmental goals.
Diversity at ESR is celebrated, all staff are appreciated and encouraged to be their best and true selves.
A career at ESR
To find out what jobs are available currently at ESR, visit https://www.esr.cri.nz/ /careers/
Early career opportunities.
ESR partners with universities within New Zealand to provide opportunities for students to work with our scientists.
ESR occasionally has opportunities for students and interns, so they recommend that you register your details via their Introduce Yourself page.
ESR will keep you informed when summer student or intern opportunities do emerge.
ESR has a comprehensive careers section on its website, including a ‘meet the people’ section where you can find out more about real people doing mahi at this organisation. I would encourage anyone interested in working for them to visit the careers section via the link above and do your own research on this important Kiwi organisation.
Tony Cutting
For Kumara Vine
