Workforce Initiatives
Our people are the greatest asset in meeting the challenges of the future. MBIE aims to deliver better support and more opportunities for the science, innovation and technology workforce.
Our people are the greatest asset in meeting the challenges of the future. MBIE aims to deliver better support and more opportunities for the science, innovation and technology workforce.
German Research Foundation (DFG) opportunities for New Zealand researchers.
Global science, innovation, and technology (SI&T) connectivity is critical for New Zealand. MBIE’s International Science Partnerships programme supports better connectivity of scientific and technical knowledge between New Zealand and our global partners.
The Government is investing in the Research Vessel Tangaroa via Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) Infrastructure. The Research Vessel Tangaroa is operated by NIWA.
MBIE has announced the 4 successful proposals for the 2024 Catalyst: Strategic investment under the New Zealand–China Strategic Research Alliance.
In 2024 the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has convened a group of experts to provide advice on strengthening the science, innovation and technology system, including the challenges and aspirations of the sector, and opportunities for growth.
The Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) supports strategic investment in research programmes and scientific infrastructure that have long-term beneficial impact on New Zealand’s health, economy, environment and society.
The Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) Infrastructure supports research infrastructure with high national benefits that will not emerge during usual business because of the scale, complexity, long duration and multi-user nature of the investment.
NeSI - New Zealand eScience Infrastructure - is New Zealand's computing research infrastructure.
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