Discover a career with the Scion Group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute that creates real impact for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Be part of a team of more than 300 science and corporate professionals driving innovation and growth from New Zealand’s forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other biomaterial sectors.
Today, we’re focused on helping lead New Zealand’s transition to a circular bioeconomy and achieve a net-zero 2050 and beyond.
Located in Rotorua, Christchurch and Wellington, our people thrive in a working environment that is diverse, empowering, innovative and inclusive.
Our roles
From UAV pilots and engineers to field and laboratory technicians and forest scientists, Scion offers an exciting career that unlocks the power of trees. Together, we are at the forefront of innovation, leading New Zealand’s transition to a circular bioeconomy.
Current vacancies
See our current vacancies, register for upcoming job alerts, or complete an expression of interest on the Science New Zealand website.
Science
Our science capabilities are organised into eight research groups and from these research groups, highly skilled individuals come together on projects across our three impact areas. We call this the matrix structure, and it unlocks opportunities and diversity across your science career.
Apply your expertise to research areas that interest you and develop new skills in fields you may never have explored before.
Corporate
Working as one team, our corporate professionals are considered the enablers of Scion. They are the driving force behind our science research programmes and bring impact out of the lab and into our communities.
