A botanist taking a sample from a section of a lake bed
Botanists research and examine plants. They study the genetics and molecular biology of plants, and what effect the environment has on them.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te tohunga huaota mahi ko te rangahau me te tatari tipu. Ka ata tirotiro ratou i nga ira, matauranga koiora rapoi ngota me te noho a-hapori o nga tipu moana, tuawhenua hoki me nga panga o te taiao ki aua mea.
Entry Requirements
To become a botanist, you usually need a Master's degree in botany or in a related area such as biology.
Pay
Botanists at the technician level (with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) could start at $35,000 a year, moving up to about $46,000 depending on their experience and performance.
Job Outlook
Competition for botanist jobs is tough as there are few of these jobs in New Zealand.
