Geographer, Kaimātai matawhenua
Also known as
- Oceanographer, geographic information specialist, human geographer, digital geographer, professor of geography
Geographers study the Earth's regions, physical features, climate and inhabitants.
Your pay could be
$76K
Lower
$80K to $123K
Most common
$167K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Geographers
- usually work regular business hours but may work long and irregular hours
- usually work in offices, universities, laboratories or outside and may travel
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be practical, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- study the Earth
- collect geographic field data
- study archive data
- create maps
- use computer tools to study places
- provide advice on land and resources
- teach social science students
- prepare reports and presentations
Investigative
Practical
Creative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become a geographer and experience may be useful.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in human geography, geology, geophysics and geochemistry or similar area
You may need
- a postgraduate certificate or diploma in earth sciences or similar area
- a master's degree in human geography, earth sciences, geology, geophysics and geochemistry or similar area
- a doctoral degree in geology, geophysics and geochemistry, earth sciences or similar area
- 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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