Soil Scientist

Useful school subjects:

Physics
Geography
Chemistry
Biology
Agriculture and Horticulture
Mathematics

Kaipūtaiao Oneone

Hill landscape of the Manawatu

Soil scientists examine soils and look at ways to work the land sustainably

Soil scientists study soils, including soil types and processes, and the implications of soil use.

He whakamārama

He kaitohutohu i te huarahi tika mo te whakahaere i nga ahuatanga e pa ana ki te whenua, ki te oneone ranei. I tua atu whakatenatena ai i nga mahi atawhai whenua, oneone hoki.

Entry Requirements

To become a soil scientist you need a degree in soil science or a related discipline such as earth science.

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Abie Horrocks.

“Studying soil is fascinating,” says Abie Horrocks, who works as a soil scientist technician in Canterbury.

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Pay

Pay for soil scientists varies depending on experience.
 

 

Job Outlook

Soil scientists, particularly those who have extra qualifications in agriculture or horticulture, have excellent chances of finding work.
 
 

 


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