This is the next step after the New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6) and will help you gain advanced knowledge of ecological, conservation and environmental management. You’ll be directly involved in the protection and restoration of local natural, rural and urban environments. You’ll also develop vital research skills in field techniques, data analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking. You will gain: A solid background in ecology, conservation, and environmental management. Vital skills in field techniques, data analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking. The chance to make valuable contacts within your chosen field through work placement and research. A comprehensive knowledge of, and some solutions to, regional, national and global challenges to biodiversity management. The ability to engage appropriate resources for environmental investigation and critique social, cultural and policy frameworks and how they influence management decisions. Practical skills to monitor ecosystems and analyse, comprehend and evaluate results.

Career Opportunities Wildlife management Biosecurity officer Restoration ecology Conservation/biodiversity officer Ecology consultant Consent management and monitoring Environmental educator Environmental monitoring Scientist Postgraduate study