Opportunites of a lifetime.

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Remote locations across New Zealand

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October 2025 - May 2026

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New Zealanders (aged 18 - 24)

Applications are now CLOSED
for the 2025/2026 BLAKE Ambassadors Programme

Applications are CLOSED for the 2025/2026 BLAKE Ambassadors Programme

Through BLAKE’s partnerships with Earth Science NZ (formerly NIWA and GNS Science), Department of Conservation (DOC), University of Waikato, and Antarctica New Zealand , 11 young New Zealanders will be given the opportunity to take part in these important science and conservation projects.

Placed in remote locations around New Zealand, the BLAKE Ambassadors programme offers unique opportunities to young people to contribute to important projects while advancing their career opportunities.

• 1 University of Waikato/Antarctica NZ Ambassador

• 1 DOC Kākāpō Ambassador

• 1 DOC Hoiho Ambassador

• 1 DOC Southern New Zealand Dotterel Ambassador

• 2 Earth Science NZ Marine Ambassadors

• 1 Earth Science NZ Climate/Atmosphere Ambassador

• 2 Earth Science NZ Freshwater Ambassadors

• 2 Earth Science NZ Aquaculture Ambassadors

Each programme is designed to both advance BLAKE Ambassadors’ understanding of some of the big questions and challenges facing the environment and develop their leadership capability to drive positive change and inspire other New Zealanders.

Applications closed on 31st August, 11.59pm.

More information about this year’s programmes is available on the programme tiles below or email Alice McCullough [email protected]