- Principal Science Advisor to the Ministry of Health
- Sole provider of Forensic Services to the New Zealand Police
- Scientific service provider to the New Zealand Food Safety Authority, New Zealand Customs, Medsafe, Pharmac and Department of Corrections
- Partner to MAF Biosecurity
- Scientific advice and services for local authorities, industry organisations, and the private sector
Core science programmes:
forensic science | environmental and public health
As a government owned New Zealand Crown Research Institute our mission is to protect people and their environments through science - Manaaki tangata taiao hoki.