Political Scientist - Tasks and specialisations
Kaimātai Pūtaiao Tōrangapū
Tasks & duties
Political scientists may do some or all of the following:
- teach political science
- act as a critic or commentator on politics and political events
- research issues such as elections, laws, political groups and political behaviour
- study domestic and international politics
- examine how individuals and groups affect society through politics
- write reports on research findings
- write articles for the media
- write policy papers for government departments, ministries or Cabinet
- conduct public opinion surveys and interviews
- advise community groups
- advise governments, political groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), financial markets and the media on political issues
- liaise with international government departments such as embassies or high commissions
- act as an expert witness in court cases
- analyse and comment on the behaviour of the media.
Priya Kurian researching political issues
