Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
New Zealand's National Hydrographer is one of the most distinctive senior leadership roles in the Southern Hemisphere, combining national domain authority, international influence, and direct responsibility for the safety of mariners across some of the world's most remote ocean territory.
Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) is the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority, responsible for the production, maintenance, and distribution of nautical charts and hydrographic information for New Zealand waters, five Pacific Island countries, and the Ross Sea region of Antarctica. Our products underpin the safety of maritime trade, supply chains, and communities across a vast area of the South Pacific.
As National Hydrographer, you will lead LINZ's hydrographic programme and represent New Zealand in the international hydrographic community. This is a role that requires you to operate simultaneously at the national poli...