Do you love nature and want to make a real difference? This hands-on conservation programme will get you outdoors learning how to protect New Zealand's unique ecosystems and taonga species. You'll gain skills across a range of conservation activities, including biodiversity monitoring, pest control, habitat restoration, and environmental management. Along the way, you'll learn to use industry-standard tools, technology, and equipment, work safely and effectively as part of a team, and apply the principles of kaitiakitanga to support our environment for future generations.
Want to protect the environment using science and real-world data? Build the knowledge and practical skills needed to begin a career in environmental management, monitoring, conservation, and/or resource management. Through a blend of flexible online learning, field-based investigations, and industry engagement, you'll develop an understanding of environmental systems, learn scientific sampling and monitoring techniques, and gain experience applying these skills alongside environmental practitioners in real-world contexts.