Careers in conservation

Aotearoa needs you. Do you want to help conserve New Zealand's beauty and wildlife?

Are you passionate about conservation and helping to protect New Zealand's natural and cultural heritage? Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology is the only tertiary institution in the country that works in partnership with the Department of Conservation to deliver the Trainee Ranger Certificate.

The Nelson region at the top of New Zealand's South Island is surrounded by three diverse national parks-Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi and blessed with some of the highest sunshine hours in the country. There is no better place in New Zealand to start your career in conservation.

Trainee Ranger Certificate
Enhance your potential to become a ranger with the Department of Conservation through this unique, specially designed programme.  NZ's only DOC approved Trainee Ranger programme. Includes a 3 month summer work placement with DOC in locations around NZ.

Limited places available, click here for details