About Us

We achieve this purpose by using our world-class physics, chemistry, mathematics and engineering expertise to:

• create new industries or significantly transform industries to increase their competitiveness and sustainability in domestic and global markets
• deliver incremental changes in products and processes to improve the productivity of existing industries
• provide science and technology solutions relevant to present and emerging national challenges and to take advantage of opportunities
• meet government and community needs for science-based knowledge that informs policy, improves quality of life and/or reduces national costs
• advances the frontiers of science, an essential component of maintaining long-term capability.

In pursuing our purpose we are guided by the following values:

Impact – we value the tangible applications of our work in business and industry and the resultant benefits these return to New Zealand. We are committed to making a difference.

Engagement – we value working with business and industry to build the understanding and trust needed to create enduring relationships

Professionalism – we strive individually and collectively for the highest standards in performance and integrity and continually advance the quality of our operations. We will deal honestly and directly with our colleagues and clients, building a high-trust climate in which to work.

CEO welcome

Chief Executive Shaun Coffey provides an overview of IRL and its new website. Read more >>

Who we are

As the only Crown Research Institute mandated to support New Zealand industry, IRL is firmly industry focused. Read more >>

Annual reports

Where you'll find our current and archived annual reports. Read more >>

Careers

If you thrive in an environment that continuously strives for excellence IRL welcomes your inquiry. Read more >>

Our people

Our people range from internationally renowned scientists and engineers to some of the world’s most promising young researchers. Read more >>

IRL family of sites

IRL has strong commercial links through investments in joint ventures and associated companies, fully owned business units and through the Measurment Standards Laboratory of New Zealand. Read more >>