Work

Over the past decade, Matty Jordan has travelled to Antarctica eleven times, spending more than 500 days living and working on the Ice. His experiences include crossing the notorious Drake Passage, wintering at New Zealand’s Scott Base, and visiting the Geographic South Pole. 

As a former project manager for New Zealand’s Antarctic Programme, Matty spent 8 years working alongside scientists, and delivered construction projects in support of world-leading climate science.

Matty has amassed over two million social media followers by sharing the wildlife, landscapes, history, science and human stories that make Antarctica unlike anywhere else on Earth. 

He is the author of the #1 bestselling book The Antarcticans which includes his stories and photographs from each of his trip to the ice. The book publishes in January 2027, but you can preorder a copy now.

Nominated for the Shackleton Award in 2026, Matty has a mission to inspire one billion people to care about Antarctica. He is a board director for the U.S. based Antarctican Society, a trustee for the Frank Worsley Antarctic Research Library and regularly organises community events on behalf of the New Zealand Antarctic Society. 

Personal Life

Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Matty now lives in the Antarctic gateway city of Christchurch, New Zealand. Beyond his professional commitments, he likes hiking, playing golf, rock climbing, snowboarding, and mountain biking. Additionally, his love for adventure has taken him to over 50 countries across all seven continents. He will never drive past a garage sale.

Social Media

Matty is the world’s most followed Antarctican and has been dubbed by the media as “Antarctica’s biggest influencer.” He is one of the first people to ever deliver real time, day by day accounts of what it is like to winter over in Antarctica. Fewer than 1,000 people winter over annually in Antarctica, so his social media videos provide unprecedented access into what life is like in the world’s least hospitable environment.

His videos have been watched a billion times under the handle @mattykjordan.

Volunteering

Beyond his professional pursuits, Matty serves as a Board Director for the US-based Antarctican Society. He has also held the role of Co-Chair of the Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Antarctic Society. Actively engaged in the local and international Antarctic community, Matty regularly visits schools and community groups to educate and inspire people about Antarctica.