Meteorologist, Kaimātai huarere
Also known as
- Climatologist, atmospheric scientist, weather forecaster, climate scientist, meteorological observer, meteorological technician, operational meteorologist
Meteorologists study and report on atmospheric conditions and meteorological data. They prepare and provide weather and climate forecasts and reports for public and government use.
2:00 mins
Your pay could be
$72K
Lower
$100K to $143K
Most common
$167K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Meteorologists
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts, including nights and weekends
- usually work in offices, laboratories and outdoors
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be methodical, accurate and communicate well
Tasks
- Provide technical information or assistance to public.
- Collect environmental data or samples.
- Measure environmental characteristics.
- Develop theories or models of physical phenomena.
- Interpret research or operational data.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Direct technical activities or operations.
- Conduct climatological research.
- Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions.
- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
You need more than one qualification to become a meteorologist.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in science majoring in mathematics, physics or similar area
- to complete the trainee meteorologist programme with MetService
- a Master of Meteorology
You may need
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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