Geologists in the field conducting research
Geologists study the structure and history of the Earth and earth processes. They also give advice on natural hazards and the development and use of the Earth's resources and land.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kaitatai aro whenua mahi ko te rangahau i te hanganga me te hitori o te Ao me ona tikanga. Ka tuku tohutohu hoki ratou mo te whakapakari me te whakamahi i nga rawa o te Ao me te whenua.
Entry Requirements
To become a geologist you need a Bachelor of Science in geology.
Pay
Pay for geologists varies, but they usually earn between $30,000 and $100,000 a year, depending on their employer, the type of geology field they are working in, experience, qualifications,
Job Outlook
Employment prospects for geologists are good, and continue to grow for the following reasons:
- Funding for research and development in New Zealand is on the rise.
Skill shortage information
There is an immediate term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
