Program Overview

The Kaitiaki Whenua – Trainee Ranger Programme is a full-time, 52-week program that combines classroom learning with practical fieldwork and summer work placements. Students receive in-depth training in core ranger skills, including animal and pest control, New Zealand ecology, conservation technology, and hiking track construction and maintenance. The program boasts an impressive employment record, with graduates sought after for a diverse range of permanent and seasonal positions within New Zealand's conservation landscape.