Science / Environment

A Summer on the ice: Antarctica is recruiting now

13:35 pm on 20 February 2024

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Have you ever wanted to work in Antarctica? Antarctica New Zealand is recruiting 40 people for the 2024/2025 season.

The roles range from carpenter to chef, and are crucial to scientific research and conservation efforts.

We head to the ice to hear more about what it takes to be part of the team.

Scott Base is a series of interlinked buildings, and is painted a distinctive shade of green, Resene Chelsea Cucumber. Photo: RNZ / Alison Ballance