The New Zealand Conservation Corps is a youth development programme sponsored by a number of provider agencies at different locations around the country. Funded by the Ministry of Youth Development, it gives young people an opportunity to develop skills and gain valuable experience, while working in conservation. Also included are a wide variety of challenges in outdoor adventure and education that can help empower young people to make more of their futures.
Many of the programmes operated around the country involve some aspects of work with local Department of Conservation offices. The only course directly run by the department is the one that operates out of Dunedin. For details of courses that may be running in your area contact the Ministry of Youth Development.
Otago Conservation Corps - Dunedin