Geologist, Kaimātai aro whenua
Also known as
- Earth scientist, geoscientist, geotechnical scientist, engineering geologist, paleontologist, environmental geologist
Geologists study the history, nature, materials and processes of the Earth. They advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use land and resources.
02:32 mins
Your pay could be
$58K
Lower
$81K to $150K
Most common
$206K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Geologists
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work outdoors, in offices or laboratories, and may travel nationally or internationally
- may work in dusty or hazardous conditions
- need to be methodical, analytical and practical
Tasks
- Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
- Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
- Analyse geological or geographical data.
- Interpret research or operational data.
- Research geological features or processes.
- Measure environmental characteristics.
- Analyse environmental data.
- Prepare maps.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Communicate results of environmental research.
You need a qualification to become a geologist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a Bachelor of Science (Geology), Applied Science, Engineering or similar
You may need
- a Bachelor of Science (Geology), Applied Science, Engineering (Honours) or similar
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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