The organisation is looking for everything from medics to chefs, electricians and engineers for its next summer and winter seasons at Scott Base. Antarctica NZ chief executive and scientific adviser Professor Jordy Hendrikx told RNZ's Morning Report programme today it's not necessary to have been to Antarctica. "Any of those support roles are really critical for us to ensure that we can be successful with our mission down in Antarctica." Hendrikx said the majority of roles are for the 'summer season', which runs in Antarctica from September to February. About 12 staff stay all through winter until October, which is a 13-month season at Scott Base.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 25, 2026 14:11 UTC